A Prayer for Forgiveness

Lord, have mercy on me, in your unfailing love.

I have sinned against you in many ways; I have given in to my lustful nature, I have been deceitful to hide this from my family and friends, and I have placed pornography before You.
I have turned away from You, refused the help you offer, and dug myself deeper into my sins.

Now I come humbly, and ask for your forgiveness.
Lord, I have sinned against you, and you would be right to judge me.
Yet I call upon your great compassion for forgiveness, healing and cleansing.
I cannot heal myself, or cleanse myself from my past.

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Show yourself to me, and re-ignite your Holy Spirit within me.
Show me the gifts you have blessed me with, and open doors for me to use them.

You are my King and I am Your servant.
I commit this day to you, and ask that you will accomplish Your will in my life today.
Show me how, and I will serve you from now on.
Teach me Your ways, and I will walk in them for the rest of my life.
Lord, open my ears to hear your will.
Open my heart to understand.
Open my lips, and I will praise You.

Thank You, Father.

In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.

(loosely based on Psalm 51)