Say This Prayer Of Repentance And Be Absolved Of All Sin
Whether you’ve drifted from your faith, taken a small detour despite a strong relationship with God, or have never known Jesus personally, finding the right words to come home to your Savior can be challenging.
No matter your journey or where you are now, I pray this prayer helps you begin that conversation with Jesus.
These words reflect the cries of a repentant heart, longing for Christ’s mercy, hope, and truth. May they guide you to His comforting embrace and the boundless mercy of His Most Sacred Heart.
Powerful Prayer Of Repentance
Jesus, I humbly come before You, repenting of my sinful ways. I surrender to You my heart, burdened by the evils of pride, envy, jealousy, sloth, gluttony, vanity, and lust. Uproot the chains that bind me to these and every sin I have committed. Wash my heart clean with Your Most Precious Blood, and renew me in Your grace. Amen.
Prayer Of Repentance And Forgiveness
Almighty God,
I come before You with a heart full of humble repentance. I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. I have fallen short of Your glorious standard and allowed sin to take root in my life.
Lord, I am deeply sorry for my transgressions and ask for Your merciful forgiveness. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness and create in me a pure and contrite heart. Renew a steadfast spirit within me, one that seeks after You alone.
I renounce the ways of sin and darkness and turn wholeheartedly back to You, my Lord and Savior. I surrender my life entirely into Your hands. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may walk in obedience, holiness, and love all the days of my life.
Lord Jesus, by the power of Your precious blood shed on the cross, purify me from every sin. I hold fast to Your promise of forgiveness and new life. Break every chain that binds me, and set me free to live for Your glory alone.
From this day forward, I dedicate myself completely to You. Guide me by Your truth, strengthen me with Your power, and lead me in the path of righteousness. May my life be a living testament to Your grace and bring honor to Your holy name.
I pray this in the wonderful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Prayer Of Repentance Of Lust
Lord,
I choose to flee from lust, trusting in Your power to help me pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace alongside all who call on You with a pure heart (2 Timothy 2:22).
Thank You, Lord, for strengthening me to abstain from fleshly desires that wage war against my soul (1 Peter 2:11). Thank You for guarding my steps and enabling me to avoid even the appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22).
I treasure Your truth, Lord, and I hide Your Word in my heart so that I might not sin against You (Psalm 119:11). Help me to walk daily in Your light and live a life that honors and glorifies Your holy name.
Amen.
Prayer Of Repentance And Salvation
Jesus,
I humbly acknowledge my weakness and my inability to transform my wounded and sinful heart apart from fully surrendering my entire self to You.
Yet I rejoice, for I am one of Your sheep, and You are my Good Shepherd. I shall not lack Your comfort and consolation when I fall, nor will I lack Your strength to rise again. I shall not lack the fortitude and perseverance to resist temptation, for You are ever by my side.
As long as I keep my eyes fixed on You, You will carry the heavy load for me. Your yoke is easy, and Your burden is light, and in You, I find rest for my soul.
Amen.
Prayer Of Repentance And Deliverance
Heavenly Father,
I come before You with a humble heart, confessing my sins and seeking Your mercy. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness and deliver me from the chains of sin and darkness.
I surrender my life fully to You. Strengthen me with Your Holy Spirit to walk in obedience and truth. By the power of Jesus’ blood, break every bondage and set me free to live for Your glory.
Thank You for Your forgiveness and unfailing love. Guide me in Your ways, now and forever.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Of Repentance And Breakthrough
Lord,
I come to You in repentance, confessing my sins and turning away from all that separates me from You. Cleanse my heart, renew my spirit, and set me free from every chain that holds me back.
I trust in Your power for breakthrough in my life. Lead me into Your truth, strengthen me with Your Spirit, and guide me to walk in victory and purpose.
Thank You for Your mercy and love. I surrender all to You, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Of Repentance And Restoration
Father,
I repent of my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. Heal my brokenness and restore me to the fullness of Your grace. Cleanse my heart and renew my spirit.
I trust in Your love to restore what I’ve lost and to lead me back to Your perfect will. Strengthen me to walk in Your ways and bring glory to Your name.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Prayer Of Repentance And Cleansing
Lord,
I confess my sins before You and ask for Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart and wash away all unrighteousness. Purify me with Your grace and fill me with Your Holy Spirit.
Help me to walk in Your truth and live in the freedom You provide.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Repentance Prayers in the Bible
The Bible offers numerous heartfelt prayers of repentance, each expressing guilt, shame, and a plea for God’s pardon and restoration after sin. Here are some examples:
- The Tax Collector’s Repentance Prayer (Luke 18:13)
“God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” - David’s Prayer of Repentance (Psalm 51:1-4)
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 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…” - Nehemiah’s Repentance Prayer (Nehemiah 1:6-7)
“I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees, and laws you gave your servant Moses.” - Daniel’s Repentance Prayer (Daniel 9:4-5)
“Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws.” - The Prodigal Son’s Prayer of Repentance (Luke 15:18-19)
“Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son…” - Isaiah’s Prayer of Repentance (Isaiah 64:5-7)
“You come against those who do right and are mindful of your ways. But Lord, you are our father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand. Don’t be too angry, Lord. Don’t hold our sins against us forever. Please have mercy on us, your servants.” - Job’s Repentance Prayer (Job 42:5-6)
“I had heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” - The Tax Collector’s Prayer of Humility (Luke 18:13)
“But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’” - Ezra’s Repentance Prayer (Ezra 9:6,15)
“O my God, I am utterly ashamed; I blush to lift up my face to you. For we are slaves; our God has not forsaken us, in our bondage. O Lord God of Israel, you are just, for we are left this day as a remnant.” - The Prodigal Son’s Repentance Prayer (Repeated) (Luke 15:21)
“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’”