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A prayer for forgiveness
Forgiveness is at the heart of the Christian faith: God's forgiveness of us, and our forgiveness of others. These prayers are for both.
The prayers on this page were written for Lamp & Flame; you're welcome to pray, copy and share them. Bible verses are quoted from the King James Version.
A prayer for forgiveness of sins
Heavenly Father, I come to You honestly. I have sinned in what I've thought, said and done, and in what I've left undone. I'm sorry. Thank You that Jesus died for my sins and that You promise to forgive when we confess. Wash me clean, renew my heart and help me walk in Your ways. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A prayer of repentance
Lord, I turn from my sin and turn back to You. Create in me a clean heart and a right spirit. Help me to change, not just to feel sorry. Thank You for Your mercy that is new every morning. Amen.
A prayer to forgive someone who hurt me
Father, I've been hurt and it's hard to let go. You've forgiven me so much. Help me forgive [Name], not because what they did was right, but because I don't want to carry this anymore. Heal my heart. Amen.
A prayer for reconciliation
God of peace, bring healing between me and [Name]. Soften both our hearts, help us listen and give us the humility to make things right. Amen.
Scripture to pray with
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”