God, I have made so many mistakes!
I cannot escape the shame of what I have done in the past;
Even when your Word speaks of love,
All I hear are the ways I have fallen short.
I am not sure I am worthy of your forgiveness, O God.
I have caused too much harm to your people…
… to your creation…
…to myself.
Can I ever do enough good to make up for the mistakes of my past?
How can I even begin to make amends for what I have done?
And how can I stop myself from making similar mistakes in the future?
You have shown me the way,
And I refused to follow,
For that I am truly sorry.
I confess that I have closed my eyes
To the impact I have had on the world around me,
Allowing me to make selfish and self-destructive choices.
Be with me now, O God,
Help me to be aware of the impact of my actions,
So that I make choices out of love that serve you and your creation.
Be with me always, O God,
For you are my comfort, my guide and my hope!
For the original Psalm visit https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+38&version=NRSV