A person can beg forgiveness from God if his inner state is filled with sincere, deeply felt contrition and repentance, and it is not just about formal church rituals or a mechanical recitation of one's sins.

The Path to Genuine Divine Forgiveness

A person can beg forgiveness from God if his inner state is filled with sincere, deeply felt contrition and repentance, and it is not just about formal church rituals or a mechanical recitation of one's sins. The key is a change of heart, when a person fully realizes the gravity of his wrongdoing, understands his guilt, and turns to God with a genuine plea for mercy.

For example, one passage states:
"our contrition must not be hypocritical. Too often a child is told: go ask dad for forgiveness. 'Dad, forgive me, I won’t do this again.'

Is that forgiveness?

No, that is just formality. In the same way, we might mechanically attend church or approach the cross..."
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This underscores that merely repeating established forms holds no power if genuine inner transformation does not back them. To receive true forgiveness, one must not only list all one’s sins but also confront them head-on, understand their depth, and realize that only God's grace can cleanse them. In this context, it is also stated:
"And it is absolutely necessary to name all sins in confession, because if you have not mentioned them, then they remain unforgiven. As if, by merely naming a sin, forgiveness is achieved. No, do not delude yourself. A forgiven sin is one that has ceased to exist. And how can a sin cease to exist in a person's heart? Only in one way: if God's grace comes and heals him of that sin..."
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Another important approach is hopeful, heartfelt prayer, in which the person, immersed in his contrition, turns to God with a fervent plea for forgiveness—repeating it again and again until sincere repentance fills his heart:
"But no matter how strong the contrition, do not let the shadow of despair over forgiveness creep in. Forgiveness is entirely ready, and the record of all sins is torn apart on the cross. Only the repentance and contrition of each individual is awaited, so that the power of the cross might atone for the sins of the whole world."
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It is also crucial that this contrition be followed by a firm resolve to change, to observe moral conduct, and strive for a righteous life, as this largely determines how much of God's grace can enter a person's heart:
"This grace finally descends upon every penitent. But it must be accompanied by resolve, secured with a vow, not to be lenient with oneself afterwards but to strictly observe and guard against any falling..."
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Finally, it is important to regularly seek God’s help through prayer:
"Thus, all those who, after sinning before God, turn to Him in tears of repentance always receive forgiveness..."
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Thus, the ways to beg forgiveness from God are as follows:
1. Sincere, profound inner contrition and repentance that go beyond superficial and formal actions.
2. Complete and honest acknowledgment of one’s sins, where the sins are listed not mechanically, but with a true understanding of their consequences.
3. Constant, hopeful prayer, in which the person, with supplication and humility, asks for God's mercy.
4. A decisive and conscious commitment to change one’s life, avoid repeating past mistakes, and live in the light of God’s grace.

This comprehensive set of measures, aimed at profound inner transformation, is precisely the path that helps a person earn forgiveness from God.