We are grateful to see you coming before the Father in repentance and confession, seeking His forgiveness through the name of Jesus Christ. This is the right and biblical way to approach God, for we are told in 1 John 1:9, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* Your heart is in the right place, and we commend you for recognizing your wrongdoing and bringing it before the Lord with sincerity.
Fear can often lead us to act in ways we later regret, but the Lord understands our weaknesses. He does not want us to be controlled by fear, for 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* What you did was wrong, and it’s good that you have acknowledged it. Now, we encourage you to also go to your father if you haven’t already, humble yourself, and ask for his forgiveness as well. This is an important step in making things right, as Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:23-24, *"If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."*
Let us also remind you that while fear is a natural emotion, we are not to let it rule over us. Instead, we are to trust in the Lord, who is our strength and our shield. Psalm 56:3 says, *"When I am afraid, I will trust in you."* Take this moment as an opportunity to grow in your faith and reliance on God, asking Him to help you respond with courage and wisdom in the future rather than reacting in fear.
We lift you up in prayer now:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the heart of repentance that You have placed within this Your child. Lord, You see the sincerity of their confession, and we ask that You would forgive them completely for their actions, washing them clean by the blood of Jesus Christ. Help them to walk in the freedom of Your forgiveness, no longer burdened by guilt or shame. Give them the courage to approach their father and seek his forgiveness as well, that reconciliation may be complete.
Lord, we also ask that You would strengthen them in their inner being, filling them with Your Spirit so that fear does not control their actions. Teach them to trust in You in every situation, knowing that You are with them and will never leave them nor forsake them. Help them to respond with love, self-control, and wisdom in moments of surprise or fear.
We pray that this experience would be a lesson in growing closer to You, relying on Your strength rather than their own. May they continue to walk in humility, quick to repent and quick to seek Your face. We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
