Prayer for forgiveness

Lord, I come to you today with a heavy heart. I have sinned against you and your word. I strive to live a godly life, but I still make mistakes and fall short of your glory. In Hebrews, your word says, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need”.

I come to your throne of grace confidently for your mercy and grace, and I need your forgiveness. I could never thank you enough that your mercy and grace are new each morning. The book of Lamentations says, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”.

Thank you that your love is steadfast and never ceases and that you are faithful. In Psalm, your word says, “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you”. I am forever thankful for your goodness and forgiveness. I call upon you today for forgiveness for my sins.

I need your strength daily to turn away from my sinful nature. Forgive me for any words I have said that don’t align with your word or bring glory to your name. Please forgive me for actions I have taken that bring disgrace to the throne. And, forgive me for unrighteous thoughts that corrupt my mind. Renew my mind and spirit so that I will only think, speak, and do what pleases you.

Please help me live to serve only you, and not my flesh, as my flesh is capable of many wicked things. Forgive me for what I know I have done wrong and bring to light anything in me that offends you; so that I may be right before your eyes. Thank you for your forgiveness today.

May I strive to go forward and not sin again by standing on your word. Because I am chosen. I am forgiven. I am loved. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am blanketed with your mercy and grace. Thank you for all you have blessed me with. 

Because you sit on the throne, now and forever I am filled with peace and a grateful heart.
In your holy name I pray,
Amen