Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offense. O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from my sin. My offenses truly I know them; my sin is always before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your sight I have done. That you may be justified when you give sentence and be without reproach when you judge. O see, in guilt was I born, a sinner was I conceived. Indeed you love truth in the heart; then in the secret of my heart teach me wisdom. O purify me, then I shall be clean; O wash me, I shall be whiter than snow. Make me hear rejoicing and gladness, that the bones you have crushed may revive. From my sins turn away your face and blot out all my guilt. A pure heart create for me, O God, put a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, nor deprive me of your Holy Spirit. Give me again the joy of your help; with a spirit of fervor sustain me, that I may teach transgressors your ways and sinners may return to you. O rescue me, God, my helper, and my tongue shall ring out your goodness. O Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise. For in sacrifice you take no delight, burnt offering from me you would refuse; my sacrifice, a contrite spirit. A humbled, contrite heart you will not spurn. In your goodness, show favor to Zion: rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. I pray these things in Jesus name, amen.
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Father, how grateful I am that You free me from false guilt and love me unconditionally. What a wonderful, comforting assurance it is to know that because of the substitutionary death of Christ on the cross, I can never lose my relationship with You or Your love for me. Thank You for being faithful to forgive my sins and for cleansing me of my unrightousness as I confess my transgressions to You.
When I feel false guilt, Lord, please help me to understand its cause so that it can be removed. Help me to know immediately when I have strayed from Your will and direct my steps back to the path You have for me. Today, I choose to believe in Your full forgiveness, despite what I may feel. Help me to accept any consequences of my rebellion You with grace and understanding.
Father, I know You can work all things for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. Therefore, please help me learn from my mistakes and work through me to warn others of the dangers of sin. Please make me an instrument of Your peace so that others will be drawn to Jesus as their Savior. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.