Grace of Repentance

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Be gracious to me, O God, according to your kindness; according to the greatness of your compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified when you speak and blameless when you judge.

Behold, I was born in iniquity, and conceived in sin. Behold, you desire truth in my innermost being, and in my heart you will make me know wisdom. Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness, let the bones which you have broken rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out my iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steady spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence and do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach sinners your ways, and they will be converted to you.

Deliver me from heart sins, O God, the God of my salvation; then my mouth will joyfully sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth may declare your praise. For you do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; you are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Father, thank you for the grace of repentance as you allow my heart to be revealed to me. Keep my feet on your path and my heart seeking yours. Continue the work of conforming and transforming me into the image of your Son.
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