For the times I lacked compassion
and concern for others –
forgive me, Lord.

For my failures to pray
and take the time to talk to you –
forgive me, Lord.

For not sharing my resources:
my time, talent, and treasure –
forgive me, Lord.

For holding grudges and refusing
to have a forgiving heart –
forgive me, Lord.

For the times I have criticized
and gossiped –
forgive me, Lord.

For not caring for myself
physically, emotionally, and spiritually –
forgive me, Lord.

For the ways I misused nature
and damaged the environment –
forgive me, Lord.

For my prejudices, biases,
and deliberate acts of discrimination –
forgive me, Lord.

For the misuse and abuse of
the wonderful gift of sexuality –
forgive me, Lord.

For failing to see your face
in the homeless and the helpless –
forgive me, Lord.

For believing I could save myself –
forgive me, Lord.

For not living fully for you –
forgive me, Lord.

For my lack of faith, hope, and love –
forgive me, Lord.

For doubting that you can
and will forgive me unconditionally –
forgive me, Lord.

For doubting that you love me
with an everlasting love –
forgive me, Lord.

Amen.

 

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