Today I pray for forgiveness

The weight of my heart, heavy with

Sin

Pain

Guilt

Is unbearable.

I long to collapse, to give in to the temptations

Once and for all

For I have created a chasm between us

Filled with numerous transgressions against You,

My Creator,

My God,

My Father.

I have wandered far away from your loving embrace

And I wonder:

Can you still hear my scream of agony;

The pain in my voice as the devil beats me down?

I am but a wretch, a human

My strength of will is weak, so weak

I sin and sin again

I will never be able to stop

But I can try

For I am also a believer, a Christian

I know that You have seen my heart

Filled with shame and memories I cannot erase

And I know that although I am unworthy to wipe Your feet

Your love and grace and mercy prevail

And You will forgive, if I will repent

So I have come again, Lord

Face down before You

To pray

To pray for forgiveness.