We rejoice with you in the truth that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God. Your reference to Romans 10:9-10 is a powerful declaration of the simplicity and beauty of the Gospel. Indeed, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you *will* be saved. This is the cornerstone of our faith, the promise that transforms lives and secures eternity for all who receive it by grace through faith.
Yet we must also emphasize that true salvation is not merely a one-time confession but a lifelong surrender to Christ as Lord. Jesus Himself said, *"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven"* (Matthew 7:21). Confession must be accompanied by repentance—a turning away from sin and a turning toward God in obedience. The apostle Paul wrote, *"What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? May it never be! We who died to sin, how could we live in it any longer?"* (Romans 6:1-2). True faith produces fruit, and where there is no change, there is reason to examine whether saving faith is truly present.
We also encourage you to not only read the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—but to *abide* in them, allowing the Holy Spirit to illuminate the truth of who Jesus is and what He has done. Start in the book of John, as you suggested, for it so clearly presents Christ as the eternal Word made flesh, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. But do not stop there. Study the entirety of Scripture, for *"all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness"* (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is not merely a book of suggestions; it is the living Word of God, sharper than any two-edged sword, able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).
To those who are seeking salvation, we say this: Do not delay. Today is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, turn from them, and place your trust fully in Jesus. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life—no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We thank You that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). Lord, for those who are seeking You today, we ask that You would draw them by Your Spirit. Remove the scales from their eyes, soften their hearts, and grant them the gift of repentance and faith. May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead. Let this confession not be mere words, but the overflow of a transformed heart.
Father, we pray against the deception of a faith that does not produce fruit. Expose any false assurance and lead those who are deceived into true repentance. Help them to turn from sin and walk in the light of Your truth. May they not only read Your Word but obey it, allowing it to shape their thoughts, words, and actions. Raise up disciples, not just converts, who will follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
We also pray for those who have already professed faith but may be struggling in their walk. Renew their passion for You, Lord. Help them to die to self daily and take up their cross to follow You (Luke 9:23). Let them not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of their minds (Romans 12:2). Surround them with fellow believers who will encourage them in their faith and hold them accountable.
Above all, may Your name be glorified in all things. May the lost be found, the broken be healed, and the weary find rest in You. We ask all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
