Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.--Psalm 51:1-2
Lord,
It is within your power to punish me...to bring me to harm, but instead You show mercy. You do not give me what I deserve, You give me grace. You show me unmerited and undeserved favor. I did nothing to earn it...I did nothing to deserve it...and I will never merit it.
In the greatness of Your love, mercy and grace, You suffer long with me, forgive my sins, You cleanse me with hyssop and make me white as snow. You died for me when I was still Your enemy...You live now to make intercession for me. I am forgiven and called by Your name. Deal with me, Lord, and have mercy on me according to the multitude of your tender mercies...not for my sake but because by Your grace I am Your child. You are merciful, righteous and good. You are my God who is compassionate. You are my high priest who sympathizes with my weakness and was in all points tempted like me. You experienced it all. You understand and because of Your great love at the manger in Bethlehem and on the cross at Calvary, I can come boldly to Your throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Truly, who is like my God, who pardons iniquity, blots out transgressions and casts sins into the depths of the sea. My God delights in mercy and has shown me the exceeding riches of His kindness and His grace by making me accepted in His Beloved.
Blessed be my Lord, who daily loads me with benefits, The God of my salvation!
