What are the Words to the Sinner’s Prayer?
“The Sinner’s Prayer” is used by individuals to express repentance for their sins and to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. It’s often considered the pivotal moment of conversion, marking the beginning of a personal relationship with God. While a simple prayer is not the means of our regeneration, having a prayer can be helpful to bring our hearts to God and ask for his salvation.
A Short Sinner’s Prayer
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge and confess I am a sinner in need of Your grace. I ask you to forgive me and save me from my sin. I trust in your salvation on the cross for my sins. My life is yours. Amen.
A Longer Sinners Prayer: How Do I Accept Jesus as My Savior?
Lord Jesus Christ, I come before You humble and burdened by my sins. I recognize that I have fallen short of Your glory and need Your forgiveness. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Your Word says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). I confess my sins and ask you to cleanse me Jesus.
I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again to grant me eternal life. As it is written, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). I now confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that You are Lord. I turn from my sinful ways and commit to follow You, trusting in Your righteousness and not my own.
Jesus save me, renew my spirit, and transform my life. I accept Your gift of salvation. My life is yours and I want to walk with you. Thank You for Your love and mercy. Amen.
A Sinner’s Prayer Devotional
The weight of our sins can feel insurmountable, a barrier between us and God. And, this is true. Yet, Jesus offers his grace. He invites us to come humble and burdened with our sins.
John Calvin, once said, “We are all sinners by nature, therefore we are held under the yoke of sin. But if we are sons of God, we shall partake of the grace of Christ, and that yoke will be removed.” Calvin’s words echo the liberating truth that through Christ’s sacrifice, we are offered a freedom that transcends our earthly burdens. Our nature, marred by sin, finds redemption and a new identity as children of God.
The prayer of confession is not merely an acknowledgment of wrongdoing but a declaration of faith in the power of Christ’s resurrection. Believing that Jesus died for our sins and rose again to grant us eternal life is the cornerstone of our salvation, as stated in Romans 10:9. This belief compels us to turn from our sinful ways and commit wholeheartedly to follow Jesus, trusting not in our righteousness but in His.
As we pray, let it be more than words; let it be an act of genuine repentance and surrendering our lives to Jesus. Let us be reminded of His love and mercy that invites us to walk with Him in a relationship that transforms and renews. Our acceptance of His gift of salvation is just the beginning of a journey marked by grace, growth, and the gradual unfolding of His purpose for our lives.
Are you aware of sin in your life? Do you understand that you rightly deserve judgment? Do you trust that because of Jesus’ work on the cross you can be fully saved and brought near to God? Have you come to him?
Conclusion
“The Sinner’s Prayer” can be a pivotal step in the life of a believer, a heartfelt cry to God for mercy and a commitment to walking in His ways. It can be the beginning of a transformative journey of faith, filled with the hope and promise of God’s unfailing love and presence. While we do not want false assurance from “asking Jesus into our heart” or praying any prayer we do want to come to Jesus and ask him to forgive and save us.