Prayer Thots on 1 John 1 (Oct 1)

God Promises Forgiveness

The apostle John, who is enjoying
a delightful fellowship with God,
earnestly desires that his spiritual
children enjoy that same fellowship
and writes I John telling them how:
God is Light and therefore to
engage in fellowship with Him
means walking in the light of
His commandments. God is love,
and thus His children must walk
in love. And God is life, and those
who desire fellowship with Him
must possess the spiritual life,
which begins with spiritual birth
through faith in Jesus Christ.

Lord, we’ll Confess & U Forgive:
If we claim to be without sin,
we deceive ourselves
and the truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins, He is
faithful and just and will forgive
us our sins and purify us from
all unrighteousness (1 John 1:8-9)
Whoever conceals their sins
does not prosper, but the ones
who confesses & renounces them
finds mercy (Prov 28:13) Amen.

Lord, You say that if we claim
to be sinless we’re only fooling
ourselves; for our old nature
still exists. Give me an attitude
of discernment and humility,
so that when I sin I will know it
and desire to be cleansed of it.
Thank U Lord for your forgiveness
which removes sins as far as
the east is from the west; and
U remember them no more. Amen

Lord, I confess my sins before You.
Thank You that You are faithful
to forgive them and to cleanse
me from all the effects of them.
If there is sin in my life that I am
no seeing, reveal it to me so that
I can confess it before You and
be purified of all unrighteousness.
I want to live in the wholeness of
complete forgiveness was. Amen

Lord, give me strength of character
to take responsibility for my
actions and not to blame others.
Please forgive me when I’m wrong.
You promise that when I confess
my sins to You, You will forgive
me and cleanse me. And Thank
You for your faithful mercy.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.