Prayer Tag: Redemption

Prayer for the Stolen Items

Dear Lord,

We come before You today with a heavy heart, as we have had items stolen from us. Lord, we know that everything belongs to You, and we trust that You will provide for all of our needs.

But at this moment, we are feeling the pain of loss and injustice. We ask for Your comfort and peace to fill our hearts as we navigate this difficult situation.

Please guide us in how to respond to this situation with love and forgiveness, even towards the person who took our items. Help us to trust in Your sovereignty and Your plan for our lives.

Lord, we pray that the stolen items would be returned to us, or that You would provide a replacement in Your perfect timing. But above all, we pray for the thief to come to know You and the transformative power of Your love and grace.

Thank You for Your constant presence and provision in our lives.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Psalm 23:1 ESV

A Psalm of David.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

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Psalm 37:21 ESV

The wicked borrows but does not pay back,
    but the righteous is generous and gives;

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Matthew 6:14-15 ESV

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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Colossians 3:13 ESV

bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

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Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Prayer for Me

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a grateful heart. I thank You for Your love and mercy, for Your grace and goodness. I thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ.

I confess my sins and ask for Your forgiveness. I ask that You would cleanse me from all unrighteousness and renew a right spirit within me. I acknowledge that without You, I can do nothing.

I ask that You would guide me in the path of righteousness, and lead me to do Your will. I ask that You would give me the strength and wisdom to overcome the temptations and trials of this life.

I ask that You would bless me and keep me, that You would make Your face to shine upon me and be gracious unto me, that You would lift up Your countenance upon me and give me peace.

I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen

Suggested Bible Readings

Isaiah 41:10 ESV

Fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Psalm 23:4 ESV

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

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John 14:27 ESV

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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Romans 8:28 ESV

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

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James 1:2-4 ESV

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

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Prayer for Sin

Almighty God,

We come before You today confessing our sins and asking for Your forgiveness. We acknowledge that we have failed to live up to Your standards and have strayed from Your path. We have allowed evil to take root in our hearts and minds, and have acted in ways that do not glorify Your Name.

But, Lord, we know that You are merciful and loving, and that You are eager to forgive us when we turn to You in repentance. We ask that You would wash us clean of our sins and make us pure in Your sight. We renounce our old ways and commit to following You and Your commands from this day forward.

Lord, we also ask that You would protect us from the influence of evil and give us the strength to resist temptation. Help us to recognize the lies of the devil and to stand firm in the truth of Your Word. Grant us the wisdom to make right decisions and the courage to stand up for what is right, even in the face of opposition.

We trust in Your promises, Lord, that “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”.

We give You our whole heart, our whole mind, our whole soul and our whole strength, now and forever. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Proverbs 28:13 ESV

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
    but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

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Isaiah 43:25 ESV

“I, I am he
    who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,
    and I will not remember your sins.

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Ephesians 4:32 ESV

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

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Matthew 6:14-15 ESV

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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James 5:16 ESV

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

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Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Prayer of Healing

Heavenly Father,

We come before You in faith, believing that You are the Great Physician and the source of all healing. We pray that You would touch those in need of healing today, Lord, and bring Your peace, wholeness, and restoration to their bodies, minds, and spirits.

We ask for Your mercy and grace to be upon those who are suffering and for You to give them the strength and courage they need to face each day. We pray that You would be with them in their pain and bring them comfort and hope.

We ask that You would reveal Your healing power to those in need today, Lord, and use us as Your instruments of healing. We pray that You would work through the hands of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who are caring for the sick, giving them wisdom and skill as they seek to help those in need.

Even if healing does not come, we trust in Your sovereignty and Your perfect plan, Lord. We acknowledge that You are always working for our good and that even in the midst of suffering, You can bring about beauty and redemption.

We hold fast to the promise that to be absent from the body is to be present with You, and we pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

James 5:14-15 ESV

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

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3 John 2 ESV

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

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Isaiah 41:10 ESV

fear not, for I am with you;
    be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

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Prayer About Forgiveness

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today with a contrite heart, acknowledging my sins and the ways in which I have fallen short of Your glory. I humbly ask for Your forgiveness and grace, knowing that it is only through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, that I can be washed clean and made new in Your sight.

I humbly ask You to grant me a repentant heart, so that I may turn away from my wicked ways and instead follow You with all of my heart. Give me the strength and courage to confess my sins, and to seek forgiveness from those whom I have wronged.

I trust in Your mercy and love, and I acknowledge that it is only through Your grace that I am able to stand before You today.

I give You all the glory and honor, and pray that my life may be a reflection of Your goodness and grace.

In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Matthew 6:14-15 ESV

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Psalm 86:5 ESV

For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
    abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.

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Isaiah 43:25 ESV

I, I am he
    who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,
    and I will not remember your sins.

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Prayer of Forgiveness

Heavenly Father, I come before You today in humility and repentance. I confess that I have sinned against You, failing to love You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and have not loved my neighbors as myself.

I humbly ask for Your forgiveness and grace. By Your power, cleanse me of my sins and make me pure in Your sight. I renounce all unrighteousness and turn to You, the only source of true forgiveness and redemption.

Grant me the wisdom and strength to walk in Your ways and to obey Your commandments. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and empower me to live a life that brings honor and glory to Your name.

I put my trust in Your love and faithfulness, knowing that You are a merciful and gracious God. I give thanks for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ.

I pray this in His name, Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Psalm 51:1-2 ESV

Have mercy on me, O God,
    according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
    blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
    and cleanse me from my sin!

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Isaiah 1:18 ESV

Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:
though your sins are like scarlet,
    they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
    they shall become like wool.

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2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

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Ephesians 1:7 ESV

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

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Psalm 103:12 ESV

As far as the east is from the west,
    so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

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1 John 2:1-2 ESV

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

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Prayer on Forgiveness

Almighty God,

I come to You in humility, acknowledging my own imperfections and failures to live up to Your glory. I ask for Your forgiveness for my sins and the wrongs I have committed against You and others.

I confess that I have not always followed Your will, and have turned away from Your ways. I have not loved You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and have not loved my neighbors as myself.

I humbly request that You cleanse me from all unrighteousness and renew a right spirit within me. Grant me the grace to turn away from my sins and to follow You in righteousness and holiness all the days of my life.

Help me to forgive those who have wronged me, as You have forgiven me. I trust in Your loving kindness and Your mercy, knowing that You are a God of forgiveness and compassion.

I give thanks that through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, I have access to Your forgiveness and the power of Your Holy Spirit to transform my life.

I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Ephesians 1:7 ESV

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

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Psalm 51:1-2 ESV

Have mercy on me, O God,
    according to your steadfast love;
according to your abundant mercy
    blot out my transgressions.
Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
    and cleanse me from my sin!

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Isaiah 1:18 ESV

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:
though your sins are like scarlet,
    they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
    they shall become like wool.

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Matthew 6:14-15 ESV

For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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Prayer of Salvation

Heavenly Father,

I come before You in humility and repentance. I confess that I have sinned against You and have fallen short of Your glory. But I place my trust in Your boundless love and grace through faith in Your Son, Jesus Christ, who took upon Himself the punishment for my sins and paid the ultimate price for my redemption.

With all my heart, I turn away from my former ways and confess Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. I believe in His death on the cross for my sins and His resurrection from the dead, confessing with my mouth that He is Lord and believing in my heart that He is the Son of God.

I offer my gratitude to You, Lord, for Your forgiveness, love, and salvation. I humbly ask that You fill me with Your Holy Spirit, guiding me in Your ways, so that I may follow and obey Your commands for the rest of my life. I have confidence in Your promises, and I eagerly await the day when I will be with You in heaven for eternity.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for saving me. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Romans 3:23-24 ESV

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

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Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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John 3:16 ESV

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

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Romans 10:9-10 ESV

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

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Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

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1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Colossians 2:13-14 ESV

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

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John 14:15-17 ESV

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.

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Prayer to Repent

Heavenly Father,

I come before You in humility and repentance. I acknowledge my sins and the ways in which I have fallen short of Your glory. I confess that I have not always lived according to Your will and have disobeyed Your commandments.

I realize that I am in need of Your forgiveness, grace, and mercy. I humbly ask that You would wash me clean of my sins and renew my heart, so that I may walk in Your ways and live a life that is pleasing to You.

I trust in Your love and faithfulness. I thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die for my sins and provide me with eternal salvation.

I pray that You would guide me in Your truth and teach me Your ways, so that I may grow in my understanding of who You are and what You require of me. I ask that You empower me through Your Holy Spirit to put to death the things of this world and live for You and Your glory.

I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord, and Savior. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Isaiah 55:6-7 ESV

Seek the Lord while he may be found;
    call upon him while he is near;
let the wicked forsake his way,
    and the unrighteous man his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him,
    and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

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Romans 3:23-24 ESV

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

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1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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2 Corinthians 7:10 ESV

For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.

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Luke 13:3 ESV

No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.

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The Prayer of Salvation

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today, acknowledging my brokenness and need for a savior. I confess my sins and recognize that I have fallen short of Your glory. However, I firmly believe, with all my heart, that Your Son, Jesus Christ, died on the cross for my sins and rose again on the third day, defeating death and the power of sin.

I sincerely repent of my sins and turn away from my old ways, pleading that You would cleanse me and make me new. I invite Jesus into my heart and life as my Lord and Savior. I desire to follow Him and obey His commands, living a life that brings honor and glory to Your name.

I am aware that I cannot do this on my own, and thus, I humbly ask for Your guidance, strength, and wisdom every day. Help me to grow in my faith and become more like Your Son, Jesus. I give thanks for the gift of salvation and the promise of eternal life in Your presence.

This is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested Bible Readings

Romans 3:23 ESV

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

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Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Romans 10:9 ESV

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

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1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Read full chapter

Colossians 2:13-14 ESV

And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

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John 14:26 ESV

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

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