Praying Earnestly

I am reading a new book titled Praying the Scriptures for Your Life, written by Jodie Berndt. It is very good! This excerpt below is a prayer based solely on Scripture. All of these are from the NLT unless otherwise noted.

Father,

Thank You for Your promise that if I confess my sins, You are faithful and just and will forgive me my sins and purify me from all unrighteousness -1 John 1:9.

Help me believe that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, and that nothing can separate me from Your love. Romans 8:1, 38-39.

When past sin threatens to steal my joy, remind me that You do not treat us as our sins deserve, but that out of Your great love You have removed my transgressions as far from me as the east is from the West. Psalm 103:10-12.

Open my eyes to the power of Your word to teach, rebuke, correct, and train me so I will be thoroughly equipped to do every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

Scrub away my guilt; Soak out my sins in Your laundry Psalm 51:2 The Message.

Keep my gaze fixed on You since those who look to You are radiant; Their faces are never covered with shame Psalm 34:5.

Thank You that in Christ I am a new creation. The old has gone; The new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Help me not to be afraid, but to remember Your promise that I will not be put to shame or humiliated because You are my Redeemer. Isaiah 54:4-5.

When I am tempted to hide my wrongdoing remind me that whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but that the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy Proverbs 28:13.

Do not let me show contempt for Your kindness and patience. Your kindness is intended to lead me to repentance. Romans 2:4.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from Your presence or take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:10-12.

Turn my heart toward You. Wipe away my sin. Refresh my soul. Acts 3:19.

In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen