Do you ever think about why the Lord had to die on the Cross?  I do, and every time I do, I remember it was for me - that it was because of my sin and the things in my life I have either done or not done that have hurt God and my fellow man.  It is a truly humbling thought to know that He went through all that suffering just for me, and I am constantly asking for His forgiveness for all the pain and suffering He had to bear.

FORGIVE ME, LORD

Forgive me, Lord, for all I've done
To cause You so much pain –
Please set me free from all my guilt
And let me live again.

Forgive me, Lord, for all I've said
That has wounded someone's heart –
Please touch my lips with Holy Fire
So they Your words of life impart.

Forgive me, Lord, for lies I've told
To cover up my sin –
Please wash me whiter than the snow
So my new life can begin.

Forgive me for hurting others
In thought, or word, or deed –
And forgive me for not trusting You
To supply my every need.

 Forgive me, Lord, for not giving You
The honour You deserve –
Touch me now and make me whole
So that You alone I serve.

Oh, Lord, please forgive me all my sin,
Of which I repent right now –
For my only desire is to follow You,
So Father, please show me how.

I want to know Your will for me,
And how to others Your love to give,
So as I bow before You now,
My Father, please forgive.

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