2 Corinthians 7

Good morning, father. Today by your communion I am filled with comfort and exceeding joy. Outside in this world there are conflicts, and in my heart there are concerns. Nevertheless, you, father, comfort me.

I see your faithfulness to me, Lord, and your love for me, as I reflect on my past. There were times back then when I was very wrong.

I was in sin. I was self-centered, but by your word, through your Holy Spirit and divine providence, you brought me to sorrow, and that sorrow led me to sincere repentance, and I gained real forgiveness, and I was reconciled to you.

This experience with you worked wisdom and faith in me. It produced a diligent determination to follow you more closely. These experiences of godly sorrow made me want to obey you more perfectly.

Now, I obey because I like it. I have a zeal for communion with you, father. I find joy and peace in belonging to you and being free of the world.