Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Forgive Me Prayer

Psalm 37:1 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. (NIV)

Heavenly Father,

Forgive me when I fret against those who stridently force their opinions to ban books, or revise history, or ignore injustice.

Forgive me when I get upset with folks who seek to impose their form of righteousness in the name of freedom by canceling our evolving culture.

Forgive me when I get frustrated with others who impale education with their demands and reject the harsh truths of our inhuman past.

Forgive me when I get peeved with those who glorify ignorance and seek to silence critical thinkers with loud voices, hostile threats, and callous words.

Forgive me when I fear the future, dread divisions, and conceal the conflict in my heart.

Forgive me when I see evil but remain silent, or know of injustice but remain indifferent.

Forgive me when I fail to recognize racism where it exists and choose to remain unconcerned about its prevalence in our society.

Forgive me when I live as a Christian in name only, when I should truly live only in Christ’s Name.

 

Gracious Lord, forgive me, challenge me, and change me.

In Christ’s Name, I shamefully pray. Amen.

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