A Prayer for Forgiveness and Cleansing is a sacred plea for God’s mercy and purification. This collection of prayers, each paired with a Bible verse, seeks His divine grace to wash away sin and renew the spirit.
Prayer for Forgiveness and Cleansing
Whether burdened by guilt, shame, or spiritual impurity, these prayers invite His cleansing love to restore your heart. Designed to inspire repentance and peace, they draw you closer to His forgiveness. Lift your soul to Him, and let these prayers envelop you in His grace, bringing renewal, purity, and a deeper connection to His divine mercy.
1. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Sins
Dear God, I seek Your forgiveness for my sins. Wash my heart with Your divine mercy, cleansing me from all wrongdoing. Grant me peace and renewal today.
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.” I pray for forgiveness of sins today. Thank You for Your merciful grace. Amen.
2. A Prayer for Cleansing of the Heart
Lord, cleanse my heart from impurity. Fill me with Your divine grace, washing away sin and renewing my spirit today.
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” I pray for cleansing of the heart today. Thank You for Your purifying love. Amen.
3. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Past Wrongs
Father, I confess my past wrongs. Forgive me with Your divine mercy, cleansing my soul from guilt today.
Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” I pray for forgiveness of past wrongs today. Thank You for Your boundless mercy. Amen.
4. A Prayer for Spiritual Purification
Dear God, purify my spirit from sin. Wash me with Your divine grace, renewing my faith and cleansing me today.
Psalm 51:2
“Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” I pray for spiritual purification today. Thank You for Your cleansing grace. Amen.
5. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Hidden Sins
Lord, forgive my hidden sins. Reveal and cleanse them with Your divine mercy, purifying my heart today.
Psalm 19:12
“But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.” I pray for forgiveness of hidden sins today. Thank You for Your revealing grace. Amen.
6. A Prayer for Cleansing from Guilt
Father, guilt burdens my soul. Cleanse me with Your divine mercy, forgiving my sins and granting peace today.
Isaiah 1:18
“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” I pray for cleansing from guilt today. Thank You for Your forgiving love. Amen.
7. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Unintentional Sins
Dear God, forgive my unintentional sins. Wash me with Your divine grace, cleansing my heart from all wrongdoing today.
Leviticus 5:18
“The priest shall make atonement for the unintentional sin they have committed, and they will be forgiven.” I pray for forgiveness of unintentional sins today. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
8. A Prayer for Cleansing from Shame
Lord, shame weighs on my heart. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, restoring my dignity and forgiving my sins today.
Isaiah 61:7
“Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice.” I pray for cleansing from shame today. Thank You for Your restoration. Amen.
9. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Anger
Father, forgive my anger that has hurt others. Cleanse my heart with Your divine mercy, granting peace and renewal today.
Ephesians 4:31-32
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger… Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other.” I pray for forgiveness of anger today. Thank You for Your peace. Amen.
10. A Prayer for Cleansing from Pride
Dear God, cleanse me from pride. Humble my heart with Your divine grace, forgiving my sins and renewing me today.
James 4:6
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” I pray for cleansing from pride today. Thank You for Your humbling grace. Amen.
11. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Envy
Lord, forgive my envious heart. Wash me with Your divine mercy, cleansing my spirit and restoring love today.
Galatians 5:26
“Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.” I pray for forgiveness of envy today. Thank You for Your merciful love. Amen.
12. A Prayer for Cleansing from Bitterness
Father, bitterness taints my soul. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, forgiving my sins and granting peace today.
Hebrews 12:15
“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up.” I pray for cleansing from bitterness today. Thank You for Your grace. Amen.
13. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Harsh Words
Dear God, forgive my harsh words. Cleanse my tongue with Your divine mercy, renewing my speech with love today.
Proverbs 15:1
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” I pray for forgiveness of harsh words today. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
14. A Prayer for Cleansing from Unforgiveness
Lord, unforgiveness burdens my heart. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, granting strength to forgive today.
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” I pray for cleansing from unforgiveness today. Thank You for Your grace. Amen.
15. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Dishonesty
Father, forgive my dishonesty. Wash my heart with Your divine mercy, cleansing me and restoring truth today.
Proverbs 12:22
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” I pray for forgiveness of dishonesty today. Thank You for Your truth. Amen.
16. A Prayer for Cleansing from Resentment
Dear God, resentment poisons my soul. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, forgiving my sins and restoring peace today.
Ephesians 4:31
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” I pray for cleansing from resentment today. Thank You for Your peace. Amen.
17. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Judgment
Lord, forgive my judgmental heart. Cleanse me with Your divine mercy, renewing my spirit with love today.
Matthew 7:1
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” I pray for forgiveness of judgment today. Thank You for Your merciful love. Amen.
18. A Prayer for Cleansing from Fear
Father, fear grips my heart. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, forgiving my doubts and granting courage today.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; I will strengthen you and help you.” I pray for cleansing from fear today. Thank You for Your courage. Amen.
19. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Selfishness
Dear God, forgive my selfish ways. Wash my heart with Your divine mercy, cleansing me and restoring generosity today.
Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” I pray for forgiveness of selfishness today. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
20. A Prayer for Cleansing from Impurity
Lord, impurity stains my soul. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, purifying my heart and renewing me today.
Psalm 51:7
“Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.” I pray for cleansing from impurity today. Thank You for Your purity. Amen.
21. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Gossip
Father, forgive my gossiping tongue. Cleanse me with Your divine mercy, renewing my words with kindness today.
Proverbs 16:28
“A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.” I pray for forgiveness of gossip today. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
22. A Prayer for Cleansing from Anger
Dear God, anger clouds my heart. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, forgiving my sins and restoring peace today.
Psalm 37:8
“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.” I pray for cleansing from anger today. Thank You for Your peace. Amen.
23. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Neglect
Lord, forgive my neglect of others. Wash my heart with Your divine mercy, renewing my care and love today.
Galatians 6:2
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” I pray for forgiveness of neglect today. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
24. A Prayer for Cleansing from Envy
Father, envy taints my spirit. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, forgiving my sins and restoring contentment today.
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast.” I pray for cleansing from envy today. Thank You for Your love. Amen.
25. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Prideful Thoughts
Dear God, forgive my prideful thoughts. Wash my mind with Your divine mercy, cleansing and humbling me today.
Proverbs 16:18
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” I pray for forgiveness of prideful thoughts today. Thank You for Your mercy. Amen.
26. A Prayer for Cleansing from Dishonest Thoughts
Lord, dishonest thoughts trouble my mind. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, renewing my thoughts with truth today.
Philippians 4:8
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, think about such things.” I pray for cleansing from dishonest thoughts today. Thank You for Your truth. Amen.
27. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Unkindness
Father, forgive my unkind actions. Wash my heart with Your divine mercy, renewing my spirit with compassion today.
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” I pray for forgiveness of unkindness today. Thank You for Your compassion. Amen.
28. A Prayer for Cleansing from Spiritual Impurity
Dear God, spiritual impurity burdens my soul. Cleanse me with Your divine grace, restoring my faith and purity today.
2 Corinthians 7:1
“Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit.” I pray for cleansing from spiritual impurity today. Thank You for Your purity. Amen.
29. A Prayer for Forgiveness of Betrayal
Lord, forgive my betrayal of others. Wash my heart with Your divine mercy, renewing my loyalty and love today.
Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.” I pray for forgiveness of betrayal today. Thank You for Your sustaining grace. Amen.
30. A Prayer for Complete Forgiveness and Cleansing
Father, I seek complete forgiveness and cleansing. Wash my soul with Your divine mercy, renewing me fully today.
Psalm 51:1-2
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” I pray for complete forgiveness and cleansing today. Thank You for Your grace. Amen.
Conclusion
A Prayer for Forgiveness and Cleansing is a sacred path to God’s mercy and renewal. These prayers, grounded in scripture, seek His divine grace to wash away sin and purify the heart. By lifting your soul to Him, you invite His forgiveness to heal guilt, shame, and spiritual impurity. Whether seeking pardon for past wrongs or cleansing from bitterness, these prayers offer peace and restoration. Make them a daily practice, entrusting your heart to His care, and may His divine love envelop you, bringing purity, renewal, and a deeper connection to His grace.
