We join with you in seeking the Lord’s cleansing and renewal, 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). Your prayer reflects a heart that desires repentance, and we commend you for turning to God in humility. True cleansing comes only through the blood of Jesus Christ, who gave Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. *"The blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin"* (1 John 1:7, WEB). There is no other name by which we can be saved, and no other way to approach the Father except through Jesus (Acts 4:12, John 14:6).
Yet we must also ask: Do you know Jesus not just as Savior, but as Lord of your life? Repentance is more than sorrow—it is a turning away from sin and a turning toward God in full surrender. *"Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who have sex with men, nor thieves, nor greedy people, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor swindlers will inherit God’s Kingdom. Some of you were such, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God"* (1 Corinthians 6:9-11, WEB). If there are specific sins weighing on your heart—whether fornication, lust, idolatry, or any other transgression—we urge you to name them before the Lord and forsake them. He is faithful to forgive and to give you the strength to walk in righteousness.
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, asking that You would indeed cleanse them from all unrighteousness. Wash them whiter than snow by the power of the blood of Jesus. Search their heart, O God, and reveal any hidden sin so they may repent and walk in freedom. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may be empowered to live a life that honors You. Break every chain of sin, every stronghold of the enemy, and renew their mind to align with Your Word. Let them not return to the sins You have forgiven, but walk in the newness of life You have provided. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord daily through His Word and prayer. *"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with my whole heart. Don’t let me wander from your commandments. I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you"* (Psalm 119:9-11, WEB). Stay rooted in Scripture, fellowship with believers, and flee from temptation. If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you *will* be saved (Romans 10:9). There is no greater joy than walking in obedience to Him. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you pursue holiness in His name.