Does prayer help people forgive themselves before dying? Many believe it does, based on spiritual practices and stories from those near death. People facing the end of life often carry heavy regrets, like past mistakes or hurts they caused others. Prayer offers a way to let go and find peace in those final moments.
One simple prayer repeated by some is: “I forgive myself, everyone, and everything involved in this experience, including God. I release it to my higher power for healing now.” This comes from teachings by David Hawkins, where saying it multiple times brings calm and healing. Folks use it to release guilt, even on their deathbed, feeling lighter as they repeat the words.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewxAGohuUvo
Near-death experiences also point to forgiveness through prayer or turning to a higher power. People who have clinically died and come back describe meeting a loving light or God who offers forgiveness to all who seek it, no matter their background. They return with joy and no more self-blame, often sharing how this encounter wiped away lifelong regrets. Doctors have checked these stories, finding most details accurate, suggesting something real beyond the body helps with self-forgiveness.https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/do-near-death-experiences-point-us-to-the-god-of-the-bible.html
Faith leaders stress praying for forgiveness right up to the end. Holding onto unforgiveness blocks peace and destiny, they say, but prayer breaks that chain. Even simple nightly prayers for oneself and others can prepare the heart, making self-forgiveness possible before death arrives. This fits with calls to pray for the lost souls racing toward eternity, urging release of bitterness through faith.https://faithinthedarkhome.com/2025/12/05/billions-of-precious-souls-are-on-their-way-to-eternal-death/https://www.truthnetwork.com/show/truth-unfiltered-chad-harvey/113306/
In quiet moments, prayer turns inward, helping people face their flaws without judgment. It is not magic but a bridge to release, especially when time runs short.
Sources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewxAGohuUvo
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/do-near-death-experiences-point-us-to-the-god-of-the-bible.html
https://faithinthedarkhome.com/2025/12/05/billions-of-precious-souls-are-on-their-way-to-eternal-death/
https://www.truthnetwork.com/show/truth-unfiltered-chad-harvey/113306/
