A Prayer of Praise and Penitence

I will praise your name, O God.
I will lift up your name in the presence of your people.
I will exalt the name of the Lord Most High and glorify the God Who Is.

I will bow before you, O Lord.
I will kneel in your presence in the congregation.
I will lift my hands and praise you, Eternal God, my Savior and my Redeemer.

I will confess my sins to you, O Holy One.
I will declare before you my sins and shortcomings.
I will pour out my heart to you, Lord Jesus, and confess my hidden sin.

Unto you, O God, I acknowledge my stubborn pride.
Unto you, O God, I confess my weaknesses.
Unto you, O God, I admit my failures.

Heal me, Lord God, I pray.
Strengthen me in my spirit, Lord God.
Renew my heart in humble adoration, Lord God.

I pray, Lord Jesus, that you will mold me in your image.
I plead, Lord Jesus, that you would refresh me with your love.
I implore you, O Lord, that you would fill me with your Holy Spirit.

As the rain refreshes the earth,
As the sun draws forth fruit from the soil,
As the plants and trees renew the air that we breathe,

Even so, Lord God, I pray,
Draw forth from me the fruit of your Spirit,
Revive in me the joy of your salvation and the power of your presence.

Cleanse me of all sin,
Make me pure and holy within,
Let me live a life worthy of the calling you have given.

Amen.
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About Doc Arnett

Native of southwestern Kentucky currently living in Ark City, Kansas, with my wife of twenty-nine years, Randa. We have, between us, eight children and twenty-eight grandkids. We enjoy singing, worship, remodeling and travel.
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