Lord please forgive me, a sinner, come before you with my sins to confess.

You gave me my parents to honor and obey, Lord. You gave me a family to nurture me as I learned of your ways. My first knowledge of you as the all-knowing Father came through my own father and mother. Yet I have chosen to do many things to dishonor and disobey them. I have said harsh, unkind words to them, and I know this hurt them deeply. I took joy in humbling their beliefs, belittling their lives, ignoring their rules, laughing at their miseries. I did not thank them enough for all their love and caring. Is it too late for me do so O Lord? May I seek forgiveness through you, for all the insensitive acts and words I have done and said against my mother and father?

Though I never forgave them for all the arguments they had before, I now ask your mercy for carrying that unforgiveness in my heart all these years. Cleanse me O Lord that I may not pass this sin on to my children, to my spouse. Forgive me O Lord that I may not treat those you entrust to me with the same dishonor and disrespect.

By the example of my Lord Jesus to our mother Mary, I know now how I should treat my parents. But maybe, the truth has come too late for me to see or do anything. Are the torn hearts beyond repair? When they come to meet with you, do they tell you of my failings as a son? Do they speak of the times when I showed anger and hatred against them? Do they recall the day when I first raised my voice against them?

Lord I do not have the strength to say these words now for I am burdened by my guilt and shame. But can you let them know how deeply I regret what I have done? Please let them know how much I really love them.

I pray to you O Lord for your saving grace. You make me worthy despite my iniquities. You love me despite my failings. How can I not do the same? How can I not share the love that you have shown to me? Soften my heart O Lord, take away the burden that has slowed me in this walk with you. Please forgive me for my sins.
 

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Prayer to Take Authority
A contrition prayer
God's Plan
Lenten Thoughts
Fruit of the Spirit

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