Dear Lord, Forgive Me

by Lucy M. Young

For all the bad mistakes I've made,
For all the thoughtless words I've said,
For all the selfish prayers I've prayed,
Dear Lord, forgive me.

For taking Your precious name in vain,
For failing to see another's pain,
For working selfishly for gain,
Dear Lord, forgive me.

For questioning Your perfect will, 
For arguing when I should be still,
For failing some heart with joy to fill,
Dear Lord, forgive me.

For all my errant, sinful ways,
For wasted hours and empty days,
For angry thoughts and vengeful ways,
Dear Lord, forgive me.

For sins of which I'm unaware,
For pain I've caused someone to bear,
For ignorance, negligence, lack of care,
Dear Lord, forgive me.