O Heavenly Father, were I to imagine what my failings deserve, I would fall into despair. I have frequently disobeyed Your high commands, wasting my life in extravagance and not keeping the four simple rules of living that You have revealed to me through Your Son Jesus. I have not always treated others as I want to be treated. I have judged others and failed to forgive them and have made my love for others conditional. Wherefore I beseech You, Who are alone compassionate, to cleanse me with showers of forgiveness and strengthen me by my fastings and supplications. I beg You, reject me not. As I request Your help, O God, I offer my praise to You, Who I know to be Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not only now but forever and ever. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
O Heavenly Father, were I to imagine what my failings deserve, I would fall into despair. I have frequently disobeyed Your high commands, wasting my life in extravagance and not keeping the four simple rules of living that You have … Continue reading