Because I have failed You, shall I serve You less?

Heavenly Father,

Give me understanding to confess my sins.
Give me strength to turn away from my sins.
Give me courage to overcome my sins,
So that I might serve and honor You.

Forgive me, dear Lord, for failing You.
Remember not my forgetfulness of You.
Strengthen me, oh my God, to serve and honor You.

Not on the basis of my merit do I make this request,
But on the basis of Your mercy and compassion do I ask these things.

Because I have failed You, shall I serve You less?

Use me, oh Lord, as Your instrument.
Let me be a witness to You.

Please don’t let my mind be inhabited by doubts.
Do not let me become discouraged.
Fill me with the fruit of Your Spirit.

Because I have dishonored You, shall I praise You less?

Praise be to You, dear Lord, who,
knowing me before the foundation of the earth,
Chose to save me, nonetheless.

Praise be to You, Lord, who,
knowing me now,
remain patient with me, nonetheless.

Praise be to You, Lord, who,
knowing my future,
will remain faithful to me, nonetheless.

Praise be to You, Lord,
for your loving-kindness and graciousness,
which You bestow on the undeserved.

Praise be to You, Lord,
for Your steadfastness,
which preserves Your promises.

Praise be to You, Lord,
for remembering me,
even when I do not remember you.

Praise be to You, Lord,
for not failing me,
even when I fail you.

In Jesus precious name I ask these things.
Amen.