Merciful God, You are gracious and merciful.               You alone are fully righteous and holy. I am lowly and sin-stained.               I am deserving of your wrath. Be patient with me. Be merciful to me.               Mete out Your judgment in Your mercy                              Not the wrath I deserve. When I close my eyes and try to cover my shame,               Remind me of Your holiness. When I struggle to admit my failings to follow You as You deserve,               Rebuke and correct me               In Your mercy. Make me truthful when I try to excuse my                laziness, sloth, selfishness. Forgive and rebuke me. You alone can wipe away my shame. You alone can cleanse me from my stubbornness. You alone are worthy. Make me fully Yours. Make my will to be entirely Your will. Make me wholly one with Your perfect plan for me. I will follow. I will encourage. I will praise You. Only You. Written fro