Hiding Nothing...

For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.  Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.--Psalm 51:3-4

Father,

I acknowledge...I admit...I say the same thing that you say about  my sin and my rebellion.  I am hiding nothing from You.  I lay it all out before You.  I declare my sin and I am sorry for it.  Deliver my soul, Father, from going into the pit. I want to see the light of life.  You promise in Your word that if I confess my sin and turn, You will show me mercy and will be faithful and just to forgive me my wrongdoing.  Let the fear of You be with me always...let me stand in awe of who You are.  Keep my heart soft and my conscience tender.  Keep my sin always before me...convict me...don't allow my heart to be seared nor my conscience hardened.

I am so grateful, Lord, that you are a God who shows mercy and feels compassion toward me.   I am so grateful that You "looked" for my repentance and desired only my good.  You pulled me up out of the miry clay and set me feet on a rock. Your kindness drew me close.   Your goodness overwhelmed me...it and it alone brought me to repentance.  When I turned, You ran to meet me with arms and heart wide open.  You delivered me from the power of darkness and conveyed me into the kingdom of Your light.  You showered me with Your love and gave me the best of everything.

Lord....You have forgiven me of much!  Praying that I will always have Your love and Your compassion and forgiveness for those You have placed in my life.  Praying that I realize and remember as David did that even though I wrong others with my sin, my ultimate offense, Father, is against You and Your holy law.  You alone, Lord, are righteous.  You, alone will judge the world.   Jesus, You are the Lamb of God slain before the foundation of the world for my sin.  It is against You and You alone that I have sinned.