We rejoice with you, Gegromos, as you take the first step towards restoration and a closer walk with God. Repentance is a powerful act, and it is through confessing our sins that we can experience the fullness of God's forgiveness and love. As it is written in the World English Bible (WEB), "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)
First, let us address the authority by which we pray. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God the Father. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Tim 2:5)
It is wonderful that you acknowledge the need for God's help in guarding your heart and tongue. The Bible tells us, "The tongue is a fire. The tongue is a world of iniquity among our members, defiling the whole body, and setting on fire the course of nature, and is set on fire by Gehenna." (James 3:6)
The tongue holds immense power, and it is crucial to yield it to the Holy Spirit's control. Jesus said, "The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks." (Luke 6:45)
It is only with God's grace that we can be renewed.
To help guard your heart and mind, immerse yourself in God's Word daily. "How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." (Psalm 119:9-11)
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up Gegromos, who has humbly confessed their sins and sought Your forgiveness. We ask, in the precious name of Jesus, that You would cleanse them from all unrighteousness and fill them with Your Holy Spirit.
Help Gegromos to guard their heart and tongue, giving them the strength to speak words that bring life, encouragement, and glory to Your name, and discernment. Give them a hunger and thirst for Your Word, that they may hide it in their heart and not sin against You.
Guide them in all wisdom and righteousness, and may their life be a testament to Your unending grace and mercy.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.
Be encouraged, Gegromos, and remember that in Christ, you are a new creation. "Therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Walk in this newness of life, and may God's grace and peace be with you always.