Acknowledging Sin
- Psalm 51:3-4 "For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight."
- Prayer: Lord, I acknowledge my sins before you. I have sinned against you and done what is evil in your sight. Please forgive me. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Confessing Sin and Seeking Forgiveness
- 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
- Prayer: Heavenly Father, I confess my sins before you and ask for your forgiveness. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
- Proverbs 28:13 "Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
- Prayer: Lord, I confess and renounce my sins. I seek your mercy and forgiveness. Help me to turn away from my wrongdoings. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Seeking a Clean Heart
- Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
- Prayer: Father, create in me a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Cleanse me from my sins and help me to walk in your ways. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Asking for Renewal and Transformation
- Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will."
- Prayer: Lord, transform me by the renewing of my mind. Help me to discern and follow your good, pleasing, and perfect will. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
- Prayer: Lord, make me a new creation in Christ. Help me to leave behind my old ways and embrace the new life you have given me. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Seeking God's Mercy and Grace
- Lamentations 3:22-23 "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
- Prayer: Father, I thank you for your great love and unfailing compassion. Have mercy on me and renew your grace in my life every day. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
- Joel 2:13 "Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity."
- Prayer: Lord, I return to you with a repentant heart. Thank you for your grace, compassion, and abundant love. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Turning Away from Sin
- Acts 3:19 "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord."
- Prayer: Lord, I repent and turn to you. Wipe out my sins and bring times of refreshing into my life. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
- Ezekiel 18:30-31 "Therefore, you Israelites, I will judge each of you according to your own ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel?"
- Prayer: Father, I turn away from all my offenses and seek a new heart and a new spirit. Help me to rid myself of sin and follow you faithfully. In the name of Jesus, Amen.