Prayer: Break Free of Guilt and Shame

Prayer: Break Free of Guilt and Shame

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Acknowledging My Sins and Seeking Forgiveness

Dear Heavenly Father, the One who knows the depths of my heart, I come before You today bearing the heavy weight of guilt and shame. I acknowledge my transgressions, the times I have fallen short of Your glory, and the moments I’ve disappointed both You and those around me.

My soul is burdened, and the weight of my past mistakes keeps pressing upon me. I humbly ask for Your mercy and forgiveness, for I know that I am undeserving, yet Your love for me remains unchanging.

You’ve said in Your Word that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Today, I cling to that promise. I confess my sins, my lapses in judgment, and the actions that have caused me deep regret. Wash me anew with the blood of Your Son, Jesus Christ.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 51:2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

Prayer To Break Free Of Guilt And Shame

All praise to You, Almighty God, for the wonderful things You have done. I lift my arms and my voice in complete adoration and love to Your Holy Name.

You are great, Oh Lord, and worthy to be praised and honored. I pour my heart and soul into worshiping You, my Divine Creator, Wonderful Counselor.

Romans 8:1 – There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Letting Go Of The Past

Abba Father, I can’t seem to let go of my past. The shame I feel about how I’ve lived my life. The things I’ve done, and the guilt as a result.

Over the years I’ve held grudges and I suspect those I have wronged also have that hold. I just can’t seem to let go and break free of the guilt.

I pray for the people who have been hurt in the process and are unable to forgive me, that as I lift them in prayer, eventually we will truly forgive one another.

Isaiah 43:25 – “I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins.

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Finding Release from the Bonds of Shame

Lord of all Comfort, shame has ensnared my heart, constantly reminding me of my past, making me feel unworthy and defeated. Every time I face my reflection or lay down to sleep, the echoes of my past mistakes reverberate, casting shadows over my present and future.

I ask, O God, for Your deliverance. Help me to understand that my identity is not rooted in my past but in who I am in You. I am Your child, bought at a price, redeemed, and set free.

You have said that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Let this truth seep into the very marrow of my bones.

Break the chains of shame that bind me, and let me walk in the freedom of Your love and grace. Let the knowledge of Your unending love for me overshadow the lies of the enemy that seek to keep me imprisoned in shame.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 34:5 Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.

Surrendering All

Today I pray for others who have not been able to forgive and feel a deep sense of guilt, to be cleansed by You Father.

I surrender all to You. Lord, I know that I have already been forgiven. I confess that my sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus. May I be led by the Holy Spirit and not be controlled by my emotions.

I declare that He is my Guide, my Comforter, my Deliverer, and as I read the Word and get a more meaningful understanding of it, God’s truth will be clearly revealed to me.

These mercies I ask in the precious name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. SO BE IT … AMEN AND AMEN!

Romans 10:9 – If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Prayer To Let Go Of The Past

Heavenly Father, I thank you for the strength to let go of my past. I will learn how to forgive those who have hurt me in the past.

My Lord, my God, I surrender my all to You. I confess that my sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus. I declare that today. My dear Lord Jesus is my Savior, my Comforter, and my Deliverer.

As I read the word of God, I will get a more meaningful understanding of this life. Thank You Lord Jesus, for keeping me safe during these times, in the moment of my loneliness. In Jesus mighty name. Amen and Amen.

Psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.

Prayer: Break Free of Guilt and Shame

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        13 Comments

        2. I praise and give You thanks my dear Lord Jesus Christ,for You teach me to let go of to forget all of my past,and think about the future. Amen.
          I thank You Lord,to guiding me to learned how to forgive who have hurt me in the past,help me to letting go of my past.
          Lord Jesus,I surrender all to You.I give it all to You,my situation. Amen.
          I confess that my sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus,Amen.
          I pray that today,dear God,
          May The Word of God be my guide to do everything in my daily life. Amen.
          Today,I confidently say:
          The Lord is my helper.
          Bless me with love,peace and happiness and favor wherever I may go. Amen.
          So today,I am blessed.
          Hallelujah
          In Jesus mighty name I pray.
          Amen and Amen.

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        3. I let go and let God
          Not gonna carry all that nonsense around with me, I cast it all out into the sea by the precious blood of Jesus
          Thank you Father God
          Thy will be done
          Amen & Amen

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        5. Dear Father God.

          I thank you Father,to give me the strength,to let go of to forget all of my past.

          I will learned how to forgive,who have hurt me in the past.

          I thank you Father,to help me to letting go of my past.

          I surrender my all to You.

          I confess that my sins are washed away by the blood of Jesus.

          I declare that today.

          My dear Lord Jesus is my Savior,my Comforter,and my Deliverer.

          As I read the word of God.

          I will get a more meaningful understanding of this life. Amen

          Thank You Lord Jesus,to keep me safe during these times,in the moment of my loneliness.

          In Jesus mighty name.

          Amen and Amen.

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          1. Dear Lord,I thank you for who you are in my life. Thank you for your love for me Lord Jesus. Give me the strength and wisdom to forget my past. Amen.

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        9. Very nice prayer. God bless you always. Sometimes I feel guilty also but I always ask for my Good Heavenly Father for he’s forgiveness and blessings. Amen

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        11. In the process of forgiving, the first barrier you have to remove is within yourself. You have to decide to let go of the offense along with your desire to punish the offender. You have to decide to see your friend/loved one instead of the offense. Often the decision to let go has to be renewed daily.. The bigger the offense, the more challenging it can be to let go; but the less you ruminate on the offense and feed your anger, the easier it becomes. We often confuse forgiveness with our emotions,when our emotion ebb and flow our forgiveness seems to ebb and flow also.You have to accept the wound that you’ve received from your hurt and let God deal with the person who has hurt you, trust God to deal with that person and not yourself. Letting go of the hurt does not mean you have to forget it.but no subtle digs or using it as a trump card in the next argument. Trust your Heavenly Father to heal your hurt and restore your relationship with that person and in time that will happen.

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        12. I want to thank you all for your beautiful prayers to our Lord and Savior, along with all of the Godly words of encouragement to all. It lifts me up reading all of the prayers and experiencing the serenity and peace of God!

          I too can be very (hard) on myself as well, for just sometimes feeling like I don’t measure up to wordly (standards.) I tend to focus more on what is wrong with me, rather than all of the beauty God has bestowed upon me. I feel so guilty everytime I do something wrong, moreso, than acknowledging my victories… I pray that the Lord will deliver me from my guilt and shame, free my mind to rest in His salvation, deliverence, grace and mercy in every area of my life…

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