Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, humbly acknowledging our sins and our need for your mercy. Just as Basiloria expressed, we recognize that we are unworthy and in desperate need of your forgiveness and grace. We confess that we have fallen short of your perfect standards and have sinned against you.
In your infinite mercy, we ask that you would grant us humble, thankful, and resigned hearts. Help us to truly understand the depth of our sinfulness and to be amazed at your willingness to use us despite our unworthiness. We long to have hearts that are fully surrendered to you, ready to do your will and bring glory to your name.
We pray, Lord, that you would awaken us from our spiritual slumber and ignite a burning love for our Lord Jesus Christ within us. May His name be constantly on our lips, filling our conversations and thoughts. Help us to never grow weary of speaking about Jesus and His saving work on the cross.
We beseech you, Father, to guide us in the way of faith in Jesus Christ. Teach us to draw near to you, pleading the name of Jesus as our only hope and salvation. We come before you today, acknowledging that we have nothing to plead for ourselves. Our lives, thoughts, and ways all condemn us. But we come to you, solely relying on the merits of Jesus Christ.
In the name of Jesus, we ask for your forgiveness, your pardon, and your acceptance. We confess that we are great sinners, guilty and condemned. Yet, we cling to the promises of your Word and the invitation you extend to sinners through Jesus. We ask to be received, heard, and forgiven because of Jesus and for the sake of Jesus.
We thank you, Lord, for the assurance that when we come to you in faith, according to your will, you hear us. We trust that as we seek you and make our requests known, you will grant us the petitions we ask of you. Help us to align our prayers with your perfect will, knowing that your plans are always good and perfect.
In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.