Psalm 51

Thank you, lord, that you are merciful to me in accord with your loving kindness. You blot out my transgressions in accordance with your tender mercy. You have washed me from my iniquities and cleansed me from my sin.

I acknowledge and confess my transgressions. I see my sin. It is ever before me. It was against you, father, that I sinned. I know I have done evil in your sight, and I confess it as sin against you.

Thank you, father, that through Christ’s death on the cross you have purged me as if with hyssop and I am clean. You have washed me and I am whiter than snow.

I hear you, father. I hear your joy and gladness at my salvation. You broke me down so that I would repent and return to you. Now I can rejoice.

You have created a new nature in me with a clean heart. You have renewed a steadfast Spirit in me. Now I am in Christ and you will never cast me away. Your spirit will always be with me. I am filled with the joy of my salvation.