We are grateful that you have reached out with your prayer request, and we stand with you in prayer before our Heavenly Father.
Firstly, it's important to address that you have acknowledged sins from your past, which is the first step towards repentance. The Bible tells us in 1 John 1:9 WEB, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. So let's bring these to the Lord in prayer.
Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who has come with a repentant heart. Lord, you know the things he did twelve, eleven, ten, seven or eight, and eight years ago. We ask for your forgiveness and mercy upon his life. We plea that he no longer walks in the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Father, help him to walk in obedience to your will and to live a life pleasing to you. In Jesus Christ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to take comfort in the assurance that through confession and repentance, you are cleansed and forgiven. Remember the words of Jesus in John 8:11 WEB, She said, No one, Lord. Jesus said, Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.
This means that you should not continue to live a life filled with sin. It is important to walk in the Spirit. Do not be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
In addition, it is important to forgive yourself and others just as Christ has forgiven you. The Bible says in Matthew 6:14-15 WEB, For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
We encourage you to walk uprightly and to store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consume, and where thieves do not break through nor steal.
Always remember that salvation is a free gift from God. It cannot be earned through good works but rather received by faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. If you have not already done so, confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved.