As a Christian, have you ever failed the Lord and fallen into sin? I have! What should you do when that happens (and the Holy Spirit “convicts” (or convinces) you of your sin… 1 John 1:9 is a brief and direct answer to that question: “If we confess our sin [acknowledge our sin and ask God to forgive us], He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS!
But how to pray… what to say? This morning, during my time of “Coffee with the Lord” I read a psalm of David that I believe can help provide the words for such a prayer… Here it is… My advice? When you’ve fallen into sin and failed God, make these words your own in prayer!…
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“To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in You I trust; let me not be put to shame! Let not my enemies exult over me! Indeed, none who wait for You shall be put to shame! … Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day long.
“Remember Your mercy, O Lord, and Your steadfast love! … Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions! According to Your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of Your goodness, O Lord!
“Good and upright are You Lord; therefore You instruct those who have sinned in Your way.! You lead the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble Your way. All Your paths are steadfast love and faithfulness…
“For your name’s sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great! Who is the person who fears the Lord? You will instruct him in the way that he should choose. His soul shall abide in well-being… Your friendship is for those who fear him, and You make known to him Your covenant.
“My eyes are ever toward You O Lord, for You will pluck my feet out of the net! Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses. Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins… Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You. May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You! Redeem me O God, out of all of my troubles!”
Adapted for personal prayer from Psalm 25 (a psalm of David)
Coffee With The Lord 