Every relationship between God and men begins with a prayer of repentance. None of us was born righteous or perfect. We need the salvation that comes by Jesus Christ to have peace with God. Although God loves us, we cannot approach Him in our self-righteous rags. We must clothe ourselves with the garment of Christ’s righteousness. God bridged the gap that existed between Him and humanity through Jesus Christ. Anyone who must come to God will say the simple salvation prayers for sinners.
What are Salvation Prayers?
Salvation Prayers are prayers that show God how sorry we are for the sins we committed. It is a way to admit our faults and accept God’s mercy, forgiveness, pardon and grace. Everyone who ever came to God said the sinner’s prayer in one way or another. Salvation prayers can be said in the heart or with the voice. One thing is sure, when we say this prayer in sincerity and faith, God hears and answers us.
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. – Romans 10:9-10,13 KJV
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5 Simple Salvation Prayer Examples
1. Father in heaven, I am sorry for my sins, the things I did and the things I failed to do. I know that I wronged you in many ways, in my heart, words and actions. I did these things in unbelief and with no respect for You. I did not care how my lifestyle affected You and the people around me. But today, I repent of all my sins and come to You for forgiveness. Father, have mercy on me and cleanse me from sin and the desire to sin. Give me grace not to sin again, and fill me with the Holy Spirit so that I may live constantly in the new life I found in Christ. Thank You, dear Father, for I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
2. Lord Jesus, come into my heart. I accept you as my Personal Lord and Savior today. I am sorry for rejecting your offer of salvation for a long time. I thought I did not need You in my life. I allowed my mind to deceive me to think that I am accountable to only myself. But today, I realize that I have been away from the One who truly loves me and gave His life for me. Jesus, I receive You into my heart, mind, soul and spirit. Come fill my life with your grace and truth. Help me to manifest the new life from today. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
3. Dear Lord, I have sinned against you, and I cannot deny that I did. Even when my conscience tried to warn me, I refused to listen. I allowed my pride to blind my eyes from seeing You extend your hands of love and kindness. But today, I have nowhere to hide from You. Therefore, I surrender my life to You and accept your offer of salvation. Set me free from my sins and deliver me from the consequences of my past. Give me the grace to live free from sin and to serve you the rest of my life. I say this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
4. Lord Jesus Christ, I accept You today as my Lord and personal Savior. Only You can save me from sin, that’s why You came to this world and died to set me free. I need that freedom today, Lord. Save me from the sins that hold me down for many years. Deliver me from the wrong and strong desires that control my actions. Fill me with your presence and empower me to live for You alone. I want to know You more and live a better life than I did before. Thank You, Jesus, for your love for me. Amen.
5. O Merciful Father, You sent your Son to die for me even when I didn’t know Him or deserve His love. He shed His precious blood for my sake. He took my place on the cross that I might be saved from eternal death. He took my sins away by His death and gave me a new life by His resurrection. Because of Jesus, I am free from the bondage of sin. Because of Jesus, I can call You my Father. And because of Jesus, I do not fear death anymore. Father, I accept everything You did for me through Jesus Christ. I accept the offer of salvation and the gift of grace to live a righteous and holy life henceforth. Thank You, dear Father, for I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Simple Salvation Prayers in the Bible
Luke 18:10-14 KJV
“Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Psalm 51:1-4,7-10 KJV
“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”