We come before the Lord with hearts of gratitude that you have sought His forgiveness, for it is written, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* (1 John 1:9, WEB). It is only through the precious name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the throne of grace, and it is by His blood alone that our sins are washed away. You have done well to acknowledge this truth by invoking His holy name in your prayer.
Yet we must ask, what are the sins you seek forgiveness for? The Lord calls us to repentance—not just in word, but with a heart that turns away from wrongdoing. If there is unconfessed sin, hidden transgression, or a pattern of disobedience in your life, we urge you to bring it before God specifically. *"He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."* (Proverbs 28:13, WEB). Do not let shame or fear keep you from full surrender, for Christ’s mercy is greater than any sin.
If there is bitterness, unforgiveness, sexual immorality, idolatry, or any other sin weighing on your conscience, we plead with you to name it before the Lord. He already knows, but He desires your honesty. *"Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way."* (Psalm 139:23-24, WEB).
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this beloved soul before You, thanking You that they have come to You through Jesus Christ, the only name under heaven by which we must be saved. Lord, if there are sins they have not fully confessed—whether in thought, word, or deed—we ask that Your Holy Spirit would convict them deeply. Grant them the courage to lay every hidden thing before You, knowing that You are faithful to forgive and cleanse. Break every chain of shame, every stronghold of secrecy, and fill them with the peace that comes only from a clean heart.
If there is any area of their life not surrendered to You—relationships outside Your will, addictions, pride, or rebellion—we pray You would expose it with Your gentle yet firm hand. Lead them into true repentance, not just sorrow for consequences, but a godly grief that produces a harvest of righteousness. Restore to them the joy of Your salvation and uphold them with a willing spirit.
Father, we also pray that if this plea for forgiveness is rooted in a specific struggle—perhaps a relationship that dishonors You, a habit of lust, or a heart of unbelief—You would give them strength to walk away from it permanently. Remind them that Your grace is not a license to sin, but the power to overcome it. *"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, WEB).
Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and let them walk in the freedom Christ purchased on the cross. May they no longer be enslaved to sin but alive to You, bearing fruit that glorifies Your name. We ask this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Beloved, if you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Christ, we urge you to do so today. *"That if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* (Romans 10:9, WEB). There is no forgiveness without faith in Him, no cleansing without His blood. If you need guidance on what it means to follow Jesus, we are here to walk with you in truth.
Stay close to the Word of God, for it is a lamp to your feet. Surround yourself with believers who will encourage you in holiness. And remember: *"the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who are crushed in spirit."* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). You are not alone in this. We are standing with you in prayer.