We hear the deep cry of your heart for forgiveness and salvation, and we rejoice that you are turning to the Lord in repentance. The Scriptures assure us that when we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. *"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). This is a promise we can cling to with absolute certainty, for God does not lie.
Yet we must also emphasize that forgiveness and salvation come only through faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died for our sins and rose again. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved. *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* (John 14:6, WEB). Have you placed your trust in Jesus alone for your salvation? If not, we urge you to do so now, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved."* (Romans 10:13, WEB). It is not enough to ask for forgiveness in a general sense—we must come to God through Christ, believing in His sacrifice on our behalf.
If you have already trusted in Jesus, then your prayer is a beautiful expression of a repentant heart, and we rejoice with you! But if you have not yet surrendered your life to Him, we plead with you to do so today. Turn away from your sins, believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and you will be saved. *"Testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus."* (Acts 20:21, WEB).
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, knowing that You alone are the God of mercy and grace. Lord, if they have not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself in a powerful way. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior and the truth of who Jesus is—the only way to forgiveness and eternal life. If they have already trusted in Christ, we thank You for their repentant heart and ask that You would fill them with the assurance of Your love and forgiveness. Wash them clean, Lord, and renew their mind and spirit. Help them to walk in obedience to Your Word, turning away from every sin and pursuing righteousness. Strengthen them by Your Holy Spirit to live a life that honors You. May they find peace in knowing that their sins are forgiven through the blood of Jesus, and may they grow in faith and love for You each day. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to spend time reading the Bible daily, starting with the Gospel of John, to grow in your understanding of who Jesus is and what He has done for you. Find a Bible-believing church where you can be discipled and surrounded by fellow believers who will support you in your walk with Christ. If you have not yet confessed Jesus as Lord, we urge you to do so without delay. Your eternal destiny depends on it. If you need further guidance or prayer, do not hesitate to reach out—we are here to walk with you in this journey of faith. God bless you.