Praying for Forgiveness

Heavenly Father, I thank You for forgiving me of my sins and purifying me from unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).  I know Your Will for us all is that we do not sin, but we are so human! As You promised, when I sin, I do have an advocate with You – Christ Jesus, the Righteous One, my Redeemer.  He paid the penalty for all my sins (1 John 2:1-2). 

David said, “When I acknowledged my sin to You and did not cover up my iniquity, You forgave the guilt of my sin” (Psalm 32:5). And Your Word informs us: whoever conceals his sin does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy (Proverbs 28:13).

According to Your Law, when anyone is guilty in any of these ways [Your ways], he must confess in what way he has sinned (Leviticus 5:5). Thank You for granting repentance to my heart, Father.  I specifically repent of my sin of _______.  As I confess my sin to You, I turn my back on my sin and – with Your grace – I am determined to follow You and Your ways at all times and sin no more.

I realize, Lord God, that it is by taking heed to Your Word that I can keep myself from sin. And through Your grace, this I will do.  With my whole heart I will seek You; please do not let me stray from Your commandants.  I have hidden Your Word in my heart so I might not sin against you again (Psalm 119:9-11). 

Thank You, Father, that guilt no longer has any dominion in my life whatsoever, for by faith in Jesus my heart is cleansed from a guilty conscience (Hebrews 10:22).  You have set me free from all guilt.  Thank You for imparting Your righteousness to me through Christ Jesus who knew no sin.  It was He who became sin for me so I might be made righteous in You (2 Corinthians 5:21). 

Bring joy to Your servant, O Lord, for to You I lift up my soul. You are good, and always ready to forgive.  You are plenteous in mercy unto all who call upon You (Psalm 86:4-6).  I do so now, in the full assurance that Your forgiveness is for me.  Thank You wholeheartedly, my Father.  Thank You for forgiving me of my iniquities and for remembering them no more.  Lord, You have removed my sins from me as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12).  Help me to be like You, Father, in that I forgive me my old wickedness and remember my sins no more (Hebrews 8:12).  Now I know I am forgiven and I am restored.  Thank You for the power of Your forgiveness in my life, Father God Almighty.