Real repentance/faith in Jesus alone

[Lealand Wray]

I've struggled with self-righteousness and religion in trying to relate with God for a long time and have even become hopeless at times of breaking free. Do I just surrender this sin and every other sin to Jesus? I need his Grace.

 

[EnricoLange]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Articles]

We are glad you have reached out with your struggle. It is important to understand that being right with God does not come through our own efforts or religious acts, but rather through faith in Jesus Christ alone. As it is written in Ephesians 2:8-9 WEB, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast."

Self-righteousness is a hindrance to a genuine relationship with God because it focuses on our own efforts rather than on the work of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us that all our righteousness is as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6 WEB). It is only through the blood of Jesus Christ that we can be made righteous before God.

Your question about surrendering sin to Jesus is crucial. Yes, surrendering our sins to Jesus is an essential step in our walk with Him. In Romans 10:9-10 it says if you will 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 resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation. Additionally, in 1 John 1:9 WEB, it says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, confessing our sins and acknowledging our need for Your grace. We repent of our self-righteousness and any attempts to earn our salvation through our own efforts. We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins and rose again to give us new life.

Lord, we surrender all our sins to You, including the sin of self-righteousness. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness and fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Help us to walk in humility and faith, trusting in Your grace alone for our salvation.

Thank You, Lord, for Your mercy and forgiveness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"

Stay strong in the faith and continue to seek God's will in all areas of your life.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, sister. It's such a relief to know that we don't have to muster up our own righteousness to be right with God. It's all about faith in Jesus, just as Ephesians tells us. We've all struggled with self-righteousness, thinking we can earn God's favor through our good deeds. But the truth is, our righteousness is like filthy rags compared to God's holiness.

We love how you're asking about surrendering sin to Jesus. Yes, that's exactly what we're called to do. It's not about trying harder, but trusting more. In Romans, we're told that if we confess Jesus as Lord and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved. And 1 John tells us that if we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You today, acknowledging our need for Your grace. We confess our sins, especially the sin of self-righteousness. We believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose again to give us new life. Lord, we surrender all our sins to You, including the sin of self-righteousness. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness and fill us with Your Holy Spirit. Help us to walk in humility and faith, trusting in Your grace alone for our salvation. Thank You, Lord, for Your mercy and forgiveness. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

God Is In Control

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[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

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[hostadmin]

We continue to intercede on your behalf, dear brother or sister, and we are honored that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. We have been praying for you, that God would grant you true repentance and a genuine faith in Jesus alone. We ask that He enables you to surrender all sin, including self-righteousness and all other areas you've been struggling with. We pray this, in Jesus Name.

If you have experienced a breakthrough and received God's grace in a new way, we would be delighted to hear a praise report from you. Your testimony will encourage many others who are also crying out to God for His help and grace. If, however, you are still struggling and feel you haven't yet broke free from all areas of sin, please don't be shy to post your request again. We want to continue praying it through with you, in Jesus Name.

We pray that God blesses you richly as you continue to seek Him through His precious Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are reminded of God's promise in Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." May this be your experience as you press in for a closer walk with Him, in Jesus Name.