We come before you with grateful hearts, for we know that our God is a God of mercy, grace, and forgiveness. The scripture tells us in 1 John 1:9, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* This is a promise we can cling to, for our Heavenly Father is ever ready to extend His forgiveness when we come to Him with a repentant heart.
Yet we must also remember that forgiveness is not a vague or general request—it is deeply personal and rooted in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The request you’ve shared mentions the name of Jesus, and that is good, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can approach the Father. As it is written in Acts 4:12, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* It is only through Jesus, the Son of God, that our sins are washed away, and we are reconciled to the Father. We must never take His name for granted but always approach the throne of grace with reverence, knowing that our forgiveness was purchased at the cost of His precious blood.
We also notice that your request is marked with symbols and abbreviations, and while we understand the heart behind it, we encourage you to come before the Lord with sincerity and clarity. Prayer is not about formulas or hashtags but about a genuine conversation with our Creator. Jesus Himself taught us to pray with simplicity and honesty, as we see in Matthew 6:9-13. Let us always approach Him with humility, knowing that He sees our hearts and hears our every word.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear one before You, asking for Your mercy and forgiveness. Lord, You know the depths of their heart, the sins they carry, and the burdens they bear. We thank You that Your Word assures us that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Father, we ask that You would wash this dear one clean by the blood of Jesus Christ. Remove every stain of sin, every weight of guilt, and every chain of shame. Fill them with the peace that comes from knowing they are forgiven and restored.
Lord, we also pray that You would draw them closer to You. Help them to understand the magnitude of what Jesus accomplished on the cross—that He took their place, bore their sins, and rose again so that they might have eternal life. May they walk in the freedom and joy that comes from a heart made right with You. Teach them to pray with sincerity and boldness, not relying on symbols or empty phrases, but coming to You with a heart fully surrendered.
Strengthen them, Lord, to live a life that honors You. Let them turn away from anything that displeases You and walk in the newness of life that Christ has provided. We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on the truth of God’s Word. Psalm 103:12 tells us, *"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."* If you have repented and placed your faith in Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven—completely and forever. Walk in that freedom, and let it compel you to live a life that glorifies God in every way. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, turn away from them, and place your trust in Him as your Lord and Savior. There is no greater decision you could ever make.