Dear God, I have drifted from You.  I don’t know why I lost my way, but I miss you.  I want to come back, God.  Please help me.  Somewhere along the way, I took my eyes off of Jesus. I know that nothing is more important in life than my relationship with You.  You are the one who turns darkness into light, who forgives my sin and offers me a new life, who welcomes me back with open arms, even after I wandered away and squandered all that You gave me. I affirm my love for you

Dear God of Forgiveness, When I was lost and without You, You called me by name and spoke to me with words of mercy, forgiveness, and healing.  You offered me a new life and forgiveness and pulled me from the spiritual death and guilt I was living in.  I will never forget the moment that I recognized how empty my life was without You. Right now I am struggling to shake off feelings of guilt over my past sins. I know there is a good conviction that leads to repentance.  I also

Dear God, There is someone I know that I need to forgive.  Not because they deserve it or even asked for it, but because You told me to.  So, Lord, I admit that I am/have been really struggling to forgive ______________.  He/she has hurt me so deeply and wounded me. But, Lord, You reached out to me in kindness before I ever gave You the time of day.  You offered me forgiveness for my sins before I was even willing to admit them to You.  You loved me even when my attitudes and

Dear Heavenly Father, I feel angry and hurt right now.  Someone I thought I could trust betrayed me.  I feel a major violation of trust.  I feel confused and profoundly sad. I know that no one understands betrayal more than you do.  Jesus understands and experienced greater and immeasurable betrayal, even from his closest friends, who turned on Him in His hour of need. I bring this situation before you, and ask you to help me forgive ___________.  I’m not sure I even know how