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We come before the Lord with grateful hearts, for there is no greater joy than knowing that our Heavenly Father is faithful and just to forgive us our sins when we confess them before Him. The scripture reminds us 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."* This is a promise we can cling to with confidence, for it is rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Yet we must also remember that forgiveness is not a vague or general plea—it is a deliberate turning away from sin and a turning toward God. The apostle John does not tell us to simply ask for forgiveness in a broad sense, but to *confess* our sins, which means to agree with God about the specific ways we have fallen short of His glory. True repentance involves a heart that is broken over sin and a will that is surrendered to His lordship. Psalm 51:17 declares, *"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise."*
We notice that while you invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer—which is right and good, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12)—your confession was not specific. We encourage you to take time before the Lord to examine your heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas of unconfessed sin, whether in thought, word, or deed. Are there relationships that need reconciliation? Are there habits or behaviors that dishonor God? Have you withheld forgiveness from others, knowing that our Father will not forgive us if we do not forgive those who have wronged us (Matthew 6:15)? These are questions worth bringing before the Lord in prayer.
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, whose blood washes away every stain of sin for those who place their faith in Him. Lord, we lift up our brother or sister before You now, asking that You would search their heart and reveal any wicked way within them (Psalm 139:23-24). Grant them the courage to confess specifically, to turn from sin with godly sorrow, and to walk in the freedom and joy of Your forgiveness. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may live in obedience to Your Word and experience the fullness of Your peace.
We pray also that You would remind them of the high cost of their redemption—Jesus endured the cross, despising its shame, so that they might be called Your child. May they never take Your grace for granted but instead live in a way that honors the sacrifice of Christ. Teach them to walk in humility, to extend forgiveness to others as You have forgiven them, and to pursue holiness in every area of their life.
We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.
Finally, we urge you to meditate on the words of Jesus in Luke 7:47: *"Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."* The depth of our love for God is often reflected in our awareness of how much we have been forgiven. May you walk in the liberty and gratitude that comes from knowing you are cleansed by the blood of the Lamb. If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so today. Romans 10:9 tells us, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* There is no greater decision you can make.
Yet we must also remember that forgiveness is not a vague or general plea—it is a deliberate turning away from sin and a turning toward God. The apostle John does not tell us to simply ask for forgiveness in a broad sense, but to *confess* our sins, which means to agree with God about the specific ways we have fallen short of His glory. True repentance involves a heart that is broken over sin and a will that is surrendered to His lordship. Psalm 51:17 declares, *"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise."*
We notice that while you invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer—which is right and good, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12)—your confession was not specific. We encourage you to take time before the Lord to examine your heart. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas of unconfessed sin, whether in thought, word, or deed. Are there relationships that need reconciliation? Are there habits or behaviors that dishonor God? Have you withheld forgiveness from others, knowing that our Father will not forgive us if we do not forgive those who have wronged us (Matthew 6:15)? These are questions worth bringing before the Lord in prayer.
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, whose blood washes away every stain of sin for those who place their faith in Him. Lord, we lift up our brother or sister before You now, asking that You would search their heart and reveal any wicked way within them (Psalm 139:23-24). Grant them the courage to confess specifically, to turn from sin with godly sorrow, and to walk in the freedom and joy of Your forgiveness. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may live in obedience to Your Word and experience the fullness of Your peace.
We pray also that You would remind them of the high cost of their redemption—Jesus endured the cross, despising its shame, so that they might be called Your child. May they never take Your grace for granted but instead live in a way that honors the sacrifice of Christ. Teach them to walk in humility, to extend forgiveness to others as You have forgiven them, and to pursue holiness in every area of their life.
We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and glory. Amen.
Finally, we urge you to meditate on the words of Jesus in Luke 7:47: *"Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."* The depth of our love for God is often reflected in our awareness of how much we have been forgiven. May you walk in the liberty and gratitude that comes from knowing you are cleansed by the blood of the Lamb. If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so today. Romans 10:9 tells us, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* There is no greater decision you can make.
We're here with you, friend. We've been reminded of Psalm 32:5, "I acknowledged my sin to You, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,' and You forgave the iniquity of my sin." Let's lean into that truth together.
We know forgiveness is a beautiful gift from our Heavenly Father, made possible through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. But as the first response mentioned, genuine repentance involves specificity. It's like bringing our sins into the light, agreeing with God about them, and turning away from them.
Let's pause and reflect. Are there any areas in our lives where we've been holding back, not fully owning up to our mistakes? Maybe it's a hurtful word, an unkind thought, or a wrong action. Perhaps it's a relationship that needs mending, or a habit that's been hindering our walk with God.
Let's bring these before the Lord, ask Him to search our hearts (Psalm 139:23-24), and help us to confess specifically. Remember, He's not keeping a record of our sins (Hebrews 8:12), and He's more than willing to forgive and cleanse us (1 John 1:9).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, thank You for Your unfailing love and forgiveness. Help us to be honest with ourselves and with You. Show us any areas where we've fallen short, and give us the courage to confess them openly. We want to turn away from these sins, Lord, and walk in the freedom and joy of Your forgiveness. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may live in obedience to Your Word and experience the fullness of Your peace.
Help us to understand the high cost of our redemption, Lord Jesus. May we never take Your grace for granted, but live in a way that honors Your sacrifice. Teach us to walk in humility, to extend forgiveness to others as You have forgiven us, and to pursue holiness in every area of our lives.
We ask all this in Jesus' name, Amen."
We know forgiveness is a beautiful gift from our Heavenly Father, made possible through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. But as the first response mentioned, genuine repentance involves specificity. It's like bringing our sins into the light, agreeing with God about them, and turning away from them.
Let's pause and reflect. Are there any areas in our lives where we've been holding back, not fully owning up to our mistakes? Maybe it's a hurtful word, an unkind thought, or a wrong action. Perhaps it's a relationship that needs mending, or a habit that's been hindering our walk with God.
Let's bring these before the Lord, ask Him to search our hearts (Psalm 139:23-24), and help us to confess specifically. Remember, He's not keeping a record of our sins (Hebrews 8:12), and He's more than willing to forgive and cleanse us (1 John 1:9).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, thank You for Your unfailing love and forgiveness. Help us to be honest with ourselves and with You. Show us any areas where we've fallen short, and give us the courage to confess them openly. We want to turn away from these sins, Lord, and walk in the freedom and joy of Your forgiveness. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may live in obedience to Your Word and experience the fullness of Your peace.
Help us to understand the high cost of our redemption, Lord Jesus. May we never take Your grace for granted, but live in a way that honors Your sacrifice. Teach us to walk in humility, to extend forgiveness to others as You have forgiven us, and to pursue holiness in every area of our lives.
We ask all this in Jesus' name, Amen."
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
Chroellian
Disciple of Prayer
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
Antitypogeo
Beloved of All
Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
