Theme
Forgiveness Prayer
A short, Scripture-shaped theme prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, You are faithful and just. That is why I can come to You with what I have done. Forgiveness is not You looking the other way. It is what Your Son's blood was sent to do. You are not bending the rules to keep me. You are keeping the rules and keeping me. I have lived too long thinking You only put up with me by not looking too close. But Your Word does not let me think that. The confession is real. The forgiveness is real. The cleansing is real. Wash what I bring You today, and let me walk out of this room lighter than I came in. Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray forgiveness prayer?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in 1 John 1:9. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.