No one can claim to be a saint. Even the Bible says that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. So if you, who needs forgiveness prayers? The answer is you, I, and every human being alive.
It is however, amazing to discover that many people do not know how to ask forgiveness from God. If you are one of those people, Dailygam has got you covered. In this post, we will walk you through the process of asking forgiveness of sins from God.
All you need to do is follow this forgiveness prayers guide, and say the short prayers for forgiveness provided below.
Steps to Effective Prayer for Forgiveness
Are you still a sinner? The Bible says, “If we confess our sins, he his faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all our unrighteousness” (1John 1:19).
Follow these simple steps to offer effective prayer for forgiveness and cleansing.
1. Acknowledge that you are a Sinner
The first step is to acknowledge that you are still a sinner. Telling God that you are aware of your since shows that you are guilty of them. Also, it means that are sober, and penchant for God’s mercy and forgiveness.
Pray thus: “Father, I know that I am a sinner, and that I have turned away from your righteousness. I deeply sorry for all that I done. Please, have mercy upon me.”
2. Confess your Sins
One thing is to accept that you are a sinner, another thing is to confess your sins. There is no reason to hide them anymore when you are praying for salvation. Proverbs 28:13 says “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
Now, begin to ask for forgiveness of sins by confessing them one after the other. If yours is the sin of stealing, lying, adultery, fornication, whatever, list them truthfully without covering anything up.
3. Ask for Forgiveness and Cleansing
Now take this bold step by asking God to forgive you of all those sins that you committed and confessed. Pray that God should cleanse you with his blood that Jesus shed at the cross of Calvary. Pray that God should purge you and make your heart clean from every iniquity. Add that you will not go back to your sins, anymore.
The forgiveness prayer is that simple and straightforward!
4. Invite Jesus into your Heart
After asking for mercy, forgiveness and cleansing, invite Jesus Christ into your heart and make him your personal lord and saviour.
“Dear lord Jesus, I invite you into my heart, come and reign in me. From now on, be the master of life and direct me in all my ways.”
5. Pray for Grace to Sin no More
The final step to asking for forgiveness and cleansing from God is by asking for grace to go and sin no more. This prayer is important because you can not live a Godly life by your own power or strength. So, to wrap up your prayer, say this simple and short prayer for forgiveness:
“God, I know that you have saved me, please, give me grace to go and sin no me. Help me to abide in your will always. Give me strength and courage to remain steadfast according to your word. Grant me also, the grace to hunger and thirst after your knowledge all the days of my life.”
Conclusion
If yet to be saved, follow the steps to salvation provided. Say the short prayer for forgiveness attached to each step too. After saying the forgiveness prayers, try and stay awake in the spirit and keep a constant watch over your soul always!
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