Confession is very personal, but here you can find some Bible references to help you praying to God in repentance:
- 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.”
- James 5:16:“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
- Proverbs 28:13:“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
- Psalm 32:5:“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”
- Daniel 9:4-5:“I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: ‘Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws.'”
- Acts 19:18:“Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done.”