I Come to You, Lord, as a Prodigal Son – A Prayer of Return and Restoration

Heavenly Father,

I come before You today, not with pride, but with a heart humbled and broken. I come as a prodigal son/daughter, who once walked away, listened to voices that were not Yours, and trusted paths that led to pain and deception.

Lord, I acknowledge my sins, my rebellion, and my ignorance. I confess every time I allowed fear, doubt, or false guidance to separate me from Your perfect will. I was blind, but now I see. I was lost, but now I long to be found fully in You.

Father, have mercy on me. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Wash me with the blood of Jesus Christ and make me whole again. I renounce every alliance I made outside of Your will. I break every soul tie, every lie, every deception, and every agreement I made with darkness, knowingly or unknowingly.

I return to You with my whole heart. I lay down my burdens, my shame, my regrets, and my brokenness at Your feet. I surrender fully—my thoughts, my desires, my plans, my identity—back into Your hands.

Abba Father, clothe me once again with Your righteousness. Restore my dignity, my purpose, and my joy. I receive Your embrace, Your forgiveness, and Your unconditional love. Thank You for never giving up on me. Thank You for keeping me even when I ran from You.

Let Your Holy Spirit dwell richly within me. Teach me Your truth and help me to walk daily in obedience. Heal the places in me that were wounded by false relationships, counterfeit voices, and spiritual manipulation. Let Your voice be the only one I follow from this day forward.

I decree and declare: I am Yours. I am redeemed. I am restored. I am no longer a prodigal—I am a son/ daughter coming home, fully embraced by the love of my Heavenly Father.

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen.

Encouragement

If you've strayed from God, know this: His arms are always open. There is no shame in returning—only healing, love, and restoration. Bookmark this prayer and revisit it whenever you feel distant. Let it remind you that God is not done with you. He’s calling you home.

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