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O Spirit of the high heavens,
I kneel and bow before your great countenance!
At the throne of mercy,
I pray for your forgiveness
of foolish deeds done long ago
‘til this day, I seek to forget
and consign to oblivion.
How much have I not thought about your love?
About how you saved me
from the evil that others have against me?
About how you delivered me
from the bondage and oppression of this world?
And why in my lack of desire for you,
I have chosen to care less,
to believe less and not even to love but a little?
I have seen how you chose to be with me,
even if I chose to live without you.
I have seen how you led me by the hand
into straight paths,
even as I fought to walk in crooked ways.
I have seen how you listened
silently but very closely
the painful rants of my youth
and the insults of my many years.
I have seen how you still loved,
and how tears flowed from my eyes,
knowing now how much I have been a fool!
To the Spirit who cared for this poor soul,
I commit my love,
and to you I will open my ears
to accept your wisdom.
Lead me through this life,
be with me,
until the very end.
May I be open to the wounds of others,
and heal them for you.
May my life
be my everlasting offering
to your gentle greatness.
Amen.
