We come before the Lord with you, lifting up your heart in repentance, for it is written, *"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* (1 John 1:8-9, WEB). It is a beautiful and humble thing to seek the Father’s forgiveness, and we rejoice that you have come before Him in the name of Jesus Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Your acknowledgment of sin and your appeal to the Father through Jesus is the very foundation of our faith—without the shedding of His blood, there is no remission of sins (Hebrews 9:22).
Yet we must also ask: what are the "couple of things" weighing on your heart? While God knows all things, there is power in naming our sins before Him, turning from them, and walking in the light of His truth. If there is unconfessed sin—whether it be pride, bitterness, fornication, idolatry, dishonesty, or any other transgression—we urge you to lay it bare before the Lord. *"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 hold you back, for Christ’s grace is greater than all our sin. If there is a pattern of sin you are struggling to break, we encourage you to seek accountability within the body of Christ, for we are called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
We also notice the use of abbreviations and symbols in your prayer, and while we understand the heart behind it, we gently remind you that prayer is a sacred conversation with our Heavenly Father. It is not a text or a casual note but a holy dialogue with the Creator of the universe. Let us approach Him with reverence, clarity, and the fullness of our words, for He deserves our utmost honor. The name of Jesus is not a tagline or an afterthought—it is the very authority by which we come boldly before the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
Now, let us pray with you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your boundless mercy and grace, which You lavish upon us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We lift up our brother/sister before You now, asking that You would forgive every sin they have committed—whether in thought, word, or deed. Lord, search their heart and reveal any wicked way within them (Psalm 139:23-24). Give them the courage to confess specifically, to turn away from sin, and to walk in the freedom of Your forgiveness.
If there is any sin they have been harboring—any secret struggle, any ungodly relationship, any bitterness or rebellion—we ask that You would break its power over them. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may live in victory and holiness, for You have called us to be holy as You are holy (1 Peter 1:15-16). Strengthen them to resist temptation and to flee from anything that dishonors You.
Father, we also ask that You would teach them to pray with reverence and depth, for prayer is not a ritual but a relationship. May they never take for granted the privilege of coming before You in Jesus’ name. Let them know the weight and the wonder of that name—the name above all names, by which every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness to forgive and cleanse. May our brother/sister walk in the joy of Your salvation and the assurance of Your love. We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to meditate on the words of the psalmist: *"Bless the Lord, O my soul! Don’t forget all his benefits—who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies; who satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s."* (Psalm 103:2-5, WEB). Cling to the truth that in Christ, you are forgiven, redeemed, and set free. Walk in that freedom today!