A Prayer for Repentance | Your Daily Prayer

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9 (ESV)

This verse is a lifeline for every believer. It assures us that God’s forgiveness isn’t based on how “big” or “small” our sins are, or how long we’ve been away from Him. His grace is rooted in His character: He is faithful. He is just. He will forgive. When we confess our sins, we are not informing God of something He doesn’t already know — we are agreeing with Him about what is true. And when we do, He meets our confession with complete cleansing. There’s no partial forgiveness in Christ. He washes us clean and restores our fellowship with Him fully.  Take this time to enter into God’s presence with sincerity and peace. Use this prayer to guide your heart into confession and the joy of restoration.

Gracious Father,
I come before You today with a heart that desires to be made right with You. I confess the places in my life where I’ve strayed, where I’ve chosen my way over Yours, and where I’ve allowed sin to linger.
Thank You for Your promise in 1 John 1:9 — that when I confess, You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse me. I don’t have to earn Your mercy; I only need to receive it with a humble heart.
Help me to live in the freedom that repentance brings. Break the chains of guilt, shame, and fear. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and renew a right spirit within me.
Thank You, Lord, for Your never-ending grace and Your unfailing love.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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