Lenten Prayer 3
How can I turn back, O God?
How can I ask forgiveness from the people I’ve hurt?
How can I expect people to forgive me?
Sometimes I feel like an idiot–a stray word or unreflected actions damages relationships.
Some days I feel like I can’t try any harder;
Some days I feel like I can’t try any more
When self-reflection causes me to forget those around me,
forgive me.
When psychoanalysis causes me to keep people at arm’s lengths,
forgive me.
When my own agenda is more important than showing your love,
forgive me.
Maybe I can’t turn back–
I can’t re-choose certain choices–
I live with the consequences even though I believe you have forgiven me.
Help me forgive myself.