Whether we are seeking forgiveness for our own sins or asking God to help us forgive others, prayer is the first place to start when seeking restoration and healing. The below prayers can help guide your thoughts and words as you seek being forgiven or help in forgiving others. It is a big step to seek out forgiveness and you have taken a bold step in faith!
Before we jump into specific prayers for forgiveness, you may want to take some time to consider what God commands of us concerning forgiveness and why it’s so critical to be able to forgive. Visit our article: What Does the Bible Say About Forgiveness?
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Prayer to God for Forgiveness of Sins
Even while I encourage you to pray this prayer, I caution you that saying words alone will not save you. Prayer doesn’t save. Only Christ can save. But prayer can be a means of reaching out to the Lord in true saving faith. If you pray these words in faith, Christ will save you. You can be sure of that.
Lord Jesus, for too long I’ve kept you out of my life. I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. No longer will I close the door when I hear you knocking. By faith I gratefully receive your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming to earth. I believe you are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Thank you for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal life. I believe your words are true. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and be my Savior. Amen.
If you have prayed this prayer in sincere faith, you may want to put your initials by the prayer along with today’s date as a reminder that you have come to Christ in faith, trusting him as your Lord and Savior.
– Dr Ray Pritchard
Prayer for Forgiving Others
Dear Merciful Lord,
Thank you for your gift of forgiveness. Your only Son loved me enough to come to earth and experience the worst pain imaginable so I could be forgiven. Your mercy flows to me in spite of my faults and failures. Your Word says to “clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” (Col. 3:14) Help me demonstrate unconditional love today, even to those who hurt me.
I understand that even though I feel scarred, my emotions don’t have to control my actions. Father, may Your sweet words saturate my mind and direct my thoughts. Help me release the hurt and begin to love as Jesus loves. I want to see my offender through my Savior’s eyes. If I can be forgiven, so can he. I understand there are no levels to your love. We are all your children, and your desire is that none of us should perish.
You teach us to “let the peace that comes from Christ rule in our hearts.” (Col. 3:15) When I forgive in words, allow your Holy Spirit to fill my heart with peace. I pray this peace that only comes from Jesus will rule in my heart, keeping out doubt and questions. And above all, I am thankful. Not just today, not just this week, but always. Thank you for the reminder, “Always be thankful.” (Col. 3:15) With gratitude I can draw closer to you and let go of unforgiveness. With gratitude I can see the person who caused my pain as a child of the Most High God. Loved and accepted. Help me find the compassion that comes with true forgiveness.
And when I see the person who hurt me, bring this prayer back to my remembrance, so I can take any ungodly thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ. (2 Cor. 10:5) And may the confidence of Christ in my heart guide me into the freedom of forgiveness. I praise you for the work you are doing in my life, teaching and perfecting my faith. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
– Kristine Brown
Short Prayer to Forgive Others
Dear Lord, I thank You for the power of forgiveness, and I choose to forgive everyone who has hurt me. Help me set free and release them to You . Help me bless those who have hurt me . Help me walk in righteousness, peace, and joy, demonstrating Your life here on earth. I choose to be kind and compassionate, forgiving others, just as You forgave me . In Jesus’ name, amen.
– Debbie Przybylski
Short Prayer to Forgive Yourself
Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. I do not want to abuse myself in such a way again. Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life. In Jesus’ name.
– Sarah Coleman
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Bible Verses About Forgiveness
Matthew 6:14-15 – For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Isaiah 1:18 – “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.
Micah 7:18-19 – Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.
Mark 11:25 – And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Colossians 3:13 – Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32 – Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Luke 17:3-4 – So watch yourselves. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”
Read more Bible Verses on Forgiveness at BibleStudyTools.com
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Prayer for Forgiveness:
Forgiveness is what we need at some point of our life. When we realize that we have spend our precious time in doing sins and transgressions. Then it is the right time to make prayer for forgiveness.
Forgiveness and repentance:
To err is human. It is the nature of human that he commits mistakes. But at some point in his life he realizes that he is not fulfilling the purpose of his creation and is wasting his whole life in the sins and wrongdoing.
After repenting on what one has done in his life he must make prayer for forgiveness for all the sins he has done. It is important to keep in mind that we must ask forgiveness from Lord and the people around us if we have ever hurt them intentionally or unintentionally.
There are many prayers in the bible. If one reads these by words and really means them then the Lord will forgive him. As the Lord accepts the silent prayers of pure hearts.
Here is a prayer by Dough Hardy:
“I’m so sorry for the way I am wasting the precious life you gave to me. Forgive me for living like a selfish……..thanks to Jesus who took me from death to life and darkness to light”.
Forgive others and ask forgiveness:
When you repent over your wrongdoings it is the time to ask forgiveness but it is important to ask forgiveness from people to whom you have done something or ever hurt them intentionally or unintentionally. When that person forgives you the Lord also forgives. Hurting others is a great sin. You can reconcile yourself if your repentance is genuine. Making prayer for forgiveness heals hearts deeply. Forgiveness suffuses our lives with love and affection.
Ask forgiveness and get a new life:
First of all think that are you ready for forgiving others what they have done with you because prayer needs purity of heart and after forgiving and forgetting the other’s deeds your heart is purified then ask forgiveness from Lord. After making prayer for forgiveness you will feel calm and satisfied as you have got a new life. Make prayer with believe of acceptance of your prayer.
Steps for the prayer for forgiveness:
Making a prayer for forgiveness requires some conditions to be followed these are as follows:
- First make sure that you are repenting over your wrongdoing.
- Believe that the Lord will forgive your all sins if your repentance is genuine.
- Forgive others for all the wrong things they have done with you.
- Then ask forgiveness from the Lord.
- Ask forgiveness for them too.
- Forgiving is actually forgetting so forget the wrongs of the others.
- Ask the Lord to increase your faith.
- Spend time in prayer daily. Try to increase the amount of time being spent in praying.
- Make intention of not repeating the wrong deeds.
- Let the repudiation, hurt feelings go while praying.
- Try to eliminate the hold of devil from your life.
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