Psalm 51

I know, Father, that in my awful past, I transgressed against you, and my sins are ever before me. I was so wrong. I was an ungrateful lunatic. My sin was against you, and you only. I did evil in your sight with selfish stubbornness.

You spoke hard to me, and you were just to do that. You judged me foul, and your judgment was correct and without blame. I was broken by your word and your spirit, and I confessed my sin.

In your great grace, you had mercy on me, Father. In loving kindness and infinite mercy, you blotted out my transgression.

In faith, you put me in Christ Jesus and credited me with his righteousness. His blood washed me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleansed me from my sin.

I am born again, and you have created in me a new heart, a clean heart, oh Lord. You have renewed a steadfast spirit within me. I do not turn back.

You have filled me with your Holy Spirit. I am filled with the unspeakable joy of your salvation.

You are the God of my salvation. My tongue sings out of your righteousness. My heart is broken and contrite before you, but in your perfect love, you have healed me and lifted me back up, with your encouragement!