Prayer For Repentance
Repentance is a sacred journey, turning our hearts back to God’s mercy and grace. The “Prayer For Repentance” offers 40 heartfelt prayers to guide you in seeking forgiveness, humility, and spiritual renewal. Rooted in scripture, these prayers help you confess sins, from pride to bitterness, fostering a restored relationship with God.
Whether seeking freedom from guilt or a renewed spirit, this collection invites you to embrace His boundless love. Join us in this transformative act of repentance, finding peace and strength through God’s forgiveness, and living a life aligned with His truth and purpose
1. A Prayer for True Repentance
Dear God, I come before You seeking true repentance. Forgive my sins and turn my heart from wrongdoing. Cleanse me with Your mercy, guiding me to Your truth. Help me forsake my errors, living for Your glory. May my repentance renew my spirit, drawing me closer to You. Thank You for Your boundless love, restoring my soul. Amen.
Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”
2. A Prayer for a Contrite Heart
Heavenly Father, I seek a contrite heart in repentance. Break my pride, leading me to sincere sorrow for my sins. Forgive me, cleansing my soul with Your grace. May my humility draw me nearer to You, guiding my steps in righteousness. Help me live in Your truth, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your mercy, healing my spirit. Amen.
Psalm 51:17
“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.”
3. A Prayer for Cleansing from Sin
Lord, I repent of my sins, seeking Your cleansing. Wash away my iniquity, purifying my heart and mind. Help me turn from wrong, embracing Your ways. May my repentance renew my faith, aligning me with Your will. Let me live in Your light, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your forgiveness, making me whole. Amen.
Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”
4. A Prayer for Forgiveness
Dear God, I repent and seek Your forgiveness. Cleanse me from my wrongs, covering me with Your mercy. Help me approach You with sincerity, trusting Your love. May my repentance restore my peace, guiding me to righteousness. Let my faith grow, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your compassion, forgiving me always. Amen.
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
5. A Prayer for Spiritual Renewal
Father, I repent, seeking spiritual renewal. Forgive my sins, restoring my connection with You. Help me turn from darkness, embracing Your truth. May my repentance ignite passion for Your will, strengthening my faith. Guide me to live in Your light, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your mercy, renewing my soul. Amen.
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
6. A Prayer for Turning from Pride
Lord, I repent of my pride, seeking Your forgiveness. Humble my heart, cleansing me from arrogance. Help me rely on You, trusting Your grace. May my repentance align me with Your truth, guiding my actions. Let me live in humility, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your mercy, teaching me meekness. Amen.
James 4:6
“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’”
7. A Prayer for Repentance from Anger
Dear God, I repent of my anger, seeking Your mercy. Calm my heart, cleansing me from resentment. Help me release bitterness, trusting Your peace. May my repentance restore my spirit, guiding me in love. Let me live in patience, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your compassion, healing me. Amen.
Ephesians 4:31-32
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger… Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
8. A Prayer for Restoration
Heavenly Father, I repent, seeking restoration. Forgive my sins, healing the wounds they caused. Guide me back to Your path, renewing my spirit. May my repentance strengthen my faith, restoring my bond with You. Help me live in Your grace, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your mercy, making me whole. Amen.
Joel 2:25
“I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm—my great army that I sent among you.”
9. A Prayer for Freedom from Guilt
Lord, I repent, seeking freedom from guilt. Lift the burden of shame, cleansing me with Your mercy. Help me accept Your forgiveness, renewing my peace. May my repentance release me from condemnation, guiding me in Your truth. Let me live in Your grace, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your compassion. Amen.
Romans 8:1
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
10. A Prayer for a New Heart
Dear God, I repent, seeking a new heart. Forgive my sins, softening my spirit to Your will. Cleanse me from hardness, guiding me in love. May my repentance renew my faith, aligning me with Your truth. Help me live in purity, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your transformative love. Amen.
Ezekiel 36:26
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
11. A Prayer for Repentance from Envy
Father, I repent of my envy, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from jealousy, renewing my contentment. Help me rejoice in others’ blessings, trusting Your plan. May my repentance align me with Your will, guiding my actions. Let me live in love, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
Galatians 5:26
“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”
12. A Prayer for Sincere Sorrow
Lord, I repent with sincere sorrow for my sins. Break my heart for my wrongs, leading me to true repentance. Cleanse me with Your mercy, renewing my spirit. May my sorrow draw me closer to You, guiding me in righteousness. Help me live humbly, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
2 Corinthians 7:10
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”
13. A Prayer for Repentance from Dishonesty
Dear God, I repent of my dishonesty, seeking Your mercy. Cleanse me from deceit, guiding me to truth. Help me speak and act with integrity, trusting Your grace. May my repentance renew my heart, aligning me with Your will. Let me live honestly, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
Proverbs 12:22
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”
14. A Prayer for Trust in God’s Mercy
Heavenly Father, I repent, trusting Your mercy. Forgive my sins, renewing my faith in Your love. Help me approach You with confidence, knowing Your grace abounds. May my repentance strengthen my trust, guiding me in Your truth. Let me live in Your light, reflecting Your compassion. Thank You for Your endless mercy. Amen.
Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
15. A Prayer for Repentance from Unforgiveness
Lord, I repent of my unforgiveness, seeking Your mercy. Soften my heart, helping me release grudges. Cleanse me from bitterness, guiding me to forgive as You do. May my repentance restore my peace, aligning me with Your love. Let me live in harmony, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
16. A Prayer for a Renewed Mind
Dear God, I repent of sinful thoughts, seeking a renewed mind. Cleanse my thinking, aligning it with Your truth. Help me focus on what is pure, trusting Your mercy. May my repentance transform my perspective, guiding my actions. Let me live in Your light, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your renewal. Amen.
Romans 12:2
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
17. A Prayer for Repentance from Greed
Father, I repent of my greed, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from selfish desires, renewing my contentment. Help me trust Your provision, sharing with others. May my repentance align me with Your will, guiding my actions. Let me live generously, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
Luke 12:15
“Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’”
18. A Prayer for Repentance from Lust
Lord, I repent of my lustful thoughts, seeking Your mercy. Purify my heart, guiding me to holiness. Help me resist temptation, trusting Your strength. May my repentance renew my spirit, aligning me with Your truth. Let me live in purity, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
1 Thessalonians 4:3
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality.”
19. A Prayer for Repentance from Judgment
Dear God, I repent of my judgmental attitude, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from criticism, guiding me to love. Help me see others through Your eyes, trusting Your mercy. May my repentance renew my compassion, aligning me with Your will. Let me live in kindness, reflecting Your grace. Amen.
Matthew 7:1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”
20. A Prayer for Repentance from Fear
Heavenly Father, I repent of my fears, seeking Your peace. Cleanse my heart from anxiety, filling me with Your courage. Help me trust Your protection, renewing my faith. May my repentance align me with Your truth, guiding my steps. Let me live boldly, reflecting Your strength. Thank You for Your comfort. Amen.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
21. A Prayer for Repentance from Laziness
Lord, I repent of my laziness, seeking Your forgiveness. Stir my heart to diligence, guiding me to work for Your glory. Cleanse me from sloth, renewing my purpose. May my repentance align me with Your will, inspiring action. Let me live productively, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your strength. Amen.
Proverbs 13:4
“A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.”
22. A Prayer for Repentance from Gossip
Dear God, I repent of my gossip, seeking Your mercy. Cleanse my tongue from harmful words, guiding me to speak life. Help me build others up, trusting Your love. May my repentance renew my heart, aligning me with Your truth. Let me live in kindness, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
Proverbs 16:28
“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.”
23. A Prayer for Repentance from Doubt
Father, I repent of my doubts, seeking Your faith. Strengthen my trust in Your promises, cleansing my heart from unbelief. Help me rely on Your truth, renewing my confidence. May my repentance align me with Your will, guiding my steps. Let me live in assurance, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your faithfulness. Amen.
Mark 9:24
“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’”
24. A Prayer for Repentance from Selfishness
Lord, I repent of my selfishness, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from self-centeredness, guiding me to love others. Help me serve with humility, trusting Your grace. May my repentance renew my spirit, aligning me with Your will. Let me live generously, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
25. A Prayer for Repentance from Neglect
Dear God, I repent of neglecting Your will, seeking Your mercy. Renew my commitment to Your Word and prayer. Help me prioritize Your kingdom, trusting Your guidance. May my repentance restore my focus, aligning me with Your truth. Let me live purposefully, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your patience. Amen.
Luke 10:27
“He answered, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind.’”
26. A Prayer for Repentance from Impatience
Heavenly Father, I repent of my impatience, seeking Your forgiveness. Calm my heart, teaching me to wait on Your timing. Cleanse me from frustration, guiding me in peace. May my repentance renew my trust, aligning me with Your will. Let me live patiently, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your steadfast love. Amen.
Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance…”
27. A Prayer for Repentance from Disobedience
Lord, I repent of my disobedience, seeking Your mercy. Forgive my rebellion, guiding me to Your commands. Help me obey with a willing heart, trusting Your wisdom. May my repentance renew my faith, aligning me with Your truth. Let me live in submission, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
1 Samuel 15:22
“Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice.”
28. A Prayer for Repentance from Bitterness
Dear God, I repent of my bitterness, seeking Your healing. Cleanse my heart from resentment, filling me with Your peace. Help me release pain, trusting Your love. May my repentance restore my joy, guiding me in forgiveness. Let me live in harmony, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
Hebrews 12:15
“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
29. A Prayer for Repentance from Arrogance
Father, I repent of my arrogance, seeking Your forgiveness. Humble my heart, cleansing me from pride. Help me serve others with humility, trusting Your grace. May my repentance align me with Your will, guiding my actions. Let me live meekly, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
Proverbs 16:18
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
30. A Prayer for Repentance from Ingratitude
Lord, I repent of my ingratitude, seeking Your mercy. Open my eyes to Your blessings, renewing my thankfulness. Help me live with a grateful heart, trusting Your provision. May my repentance align me with Your truth, guiding my perspective. Let me reflect Your grace. Thank You for Your gifts. Amen.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
31. A Prayer for Repentance from Hatred
Dear God, I repent of my hatred, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from malice, filling me with Your love. Help me embrace others with compassion, trusting Your mercy. May my repentance renew my spirit, guiding me in peace. Let me live in love, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your healing. Amen.
1 John 4:20
“Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar.”
32. A Prayer for Repentance from Hypocrisy
Heavenly Father, I repent of my hypocrisy, seeking Your mercy. Align my actions with my faith, cleansing me from pretense. Help me live authentically, trusting Your truth. May my repentance renew my integrity, guiding my steps. Let me reflect Your grace, honoring You. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
Matthew 23:28
“In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.”
33. A Prayer for Repentance from Idolatry
Lord, I repent of my idolatry, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from misplaced priorities, guiding me to worship You alone. Help me trust Your sufficiency, renewing my devotion. May my repentance align me with Your will, strengthening my faith. Let me live for You, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
Exodus 20:3
“You shall have no other gods before me.”
34. A Prayer for Repentance from Neglecting Others
Dear God, I repent of neglecting others, seeking Your mercy. Open my heart to serve with love, trusting Your guidance. Cleanse me from selfishness, renewing my compassion. May my repentance align me with Your will, guiding my actions. Let me reflect Your grace, caring for others. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
Galatians 6:2
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
35. A Prayer for Repentance from Worry
Father, I repent of my worry, seeking Your peace. Cleanse my heart from anxiety, filling me with Your trust. Help me cast my cares on You, renewing my faith. May my repentance align me with Your truth, guiding my steps. Let me live in confidence, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your care. Amen.
Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
36. A Prayer for Ongoing Repentance
Lord, I seek Your grace for ongoing repentance. Help me daily turn from sin, trusting Your mercy. Cleanse me continually, renewing my heart. May my repentance keep me close to You, guiding me in righteousness. Let me live in Your light, reflecting Your love. Thank You for Your endless forgiveness. Amen.
Psalm 139:23-24
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
37. A Prayer for Repentance from Jealousy
Dear God, I repent of my jealousy, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from envy, renewing my contentment. Help me celebrate others’ blessings, trusting Your plan. May my repentance align me with Your will, guiding my actions. Let me live in love, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
James 3:16
“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.”
38. A Prayer for Repentance from Rebellion
Heavenly Father, I repent of my rebellion, seeking Your mercy. Forgive my defiance, guiding me to Your commands. Help me submit with a willing heart, trusting Your wisdom. May my repentance renew my faith, aligning me with Your truth. Let me live obediently, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
Isaiah 30:15
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”
39. A Prayer for Repentance from Slander
Lord, I repent of my slander, seeking Your mercy. Cleanse my tongue from harmful words, guiding me to speak truth. Help me uplift others, trusting Your love. May my repentance renew my heart, aligning me with Your will. Let me live in kindness, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your forgiveness. Amen.
Psalm 15:3
“Whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others.”
40. A Prayer for Repentance from Worldliness
Dear God, I repent of my worldliness, seeking Your forgiveness. Cleanse my heart from earthly desires, guiding me to Your kingdom. Help me prioritize Your will, renewing my faith. May my repentance align me with Your truth, strengthening my devotion. Let me live for You, reflecting Your grace. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
1 John 2:15
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.”
Conclusion
The “Prayer For Repentance” is a powerful call to seek God’s forgiveness and grace. Through these 40 prayers, we’ve humbled ourselves, confessing sins and seeking renewal. As you embrace these prayers, may your heart be cleansed, your faith deepened, and your spirit restored.
Let each act of repentance strengthen your trust in God’s mercy, guiding you to live in His light. Continue to turn to Him daily, knowing His love never fails. May your journey of repentance lead to a life of peace, purpose, and unwavering devotion, reflecting His grace in all you do
