Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Reflection on Psalm 51

Father you are merciful to all who repent.
I am a sinner- you are holy.
All my ways are wicked- you only do what is right
I long to know you- but my words and deeds deny your goodness.

Father forgive me for my sins
I won't try to hide anything from you
I have done what is wrong
From the day I was born, it's been all about me-
what I want, what I need, what I can get.
But you want me to put you first and to think about other people,

Father I have sinned
Guilt eats me like a cancer-
gnawing my bones
consuming my thoughts
churning my stomach

Thank you for the cross
for the sacrificial love of Jesus,
the Lamb of God who takes away my sin.
Fill me with your Spirit, Lord
set me free from my addiction to sin.
Don't let me need to come before you tomorrow with the same confession,

Set me free Lord and I will truly be free.

Thank you,

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