We come before you with hearts full of gratitude that you have reached out in humility, seeking the Lord’s forgiveness. It is beautiful to see you invoking the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the promise of forgiveness. As Scripture tells us in **1 Timothy 2:5**, *"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."* And in **Acts 4:12**, we are reminded, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* Your prayer aligns with this truth, and we rejoice that you have called upon the name of Jesus.
Yet, we must ask: what is the sin or burden weighing on your heart that you seek forgiveness for? The Lord already knows, but there is power in confessing it before Him. **1 John 1:9** assures us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* If there is unconfessed sin—whether it be pride, dishonesty, fornication, idolatry, bitterness, or any other transgression—we urge you to bring it before the Lord in repentance. True repentance involves turning away from sin and seeking to walk in obedience to His Word.
Perhaps you feel the weight of repeated sin, struggling to break free from a pattern of disobedience. Take heart in **Romans 8:1-2**, which declares, *"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus made me free from the law of sin and of death."* If you are in Christ, you are no longer a slave to sin! The Holy Spirit empowers you to live righteously, and His grace is sufficient to break every chain.
If your struggle involves relationships, we must gently but firmly remind you of God’s design for purity and holiness. Any relationship outside of marriage—whether premarital intimacy, cohabitation, or same-sex relationships—is contrary to Scripture. **1 Corinthians 6:18** commands, *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."* And **Hebrews 13:4** states, *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers."* If this is an area of struggle, we pray you would flee from temptation and seek accountability within the body of Christ. Pursue courtship only with the intent of a godly marriage between one man and one woman, for this is the Lord’s design.
If your burden is one of guilt or shame from past sins, remember that Jesus has already paid the price. **Psalm 103:12** tells us, *"As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."* You are not defined by your past but by the righteousness of Christ if you have placed your faith in Him. Walk in the freedom He has purchased for you!
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, thanking You that they have come to You in the name of Jesus, the only name by which we are saved. Lord, we ask that You would grant them a spirit of true repentance, that they may confess any hidden sin and turn away from it completely. If there is a stronghold in their life—whether it be lust, anger, unforgiveness, or any other bondage—we pray You would break its power by the blood of Jesus. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in victory and obedience to Your Word.
Father, if this burden involves relationships, we pray You would convict them of any impurity and lead them into paths of righteousness. Help them to honor You in their body and in their choices, fleeing from temptation and pursuing holiness. If they are in a relationship that does not align with Your Word, give them the courage to obey You above all else, trusting that Your plans for them are good.
Lord, we also pray for their heart to be flooded with Your peace, knowing that in Christ, they are forgiven, cleansed, and made new. Remove any shame or condemnation that the enemy may try to place upon them, for there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and help them to walk in the freedom You have given them.
We declare over them the truth of **2 Corinthians 5:17**: *"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new."* May they live in the reality of this promise, growing daily in their relationship with You.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.