Lord have Mercy

Almighty God, heavenly Father
Please hear my plea
Have mercy and forgive me
Not on my merits or as I deserve
but with your love and grace so I may serve

Save me from my apathy
Save me from my vanity
Save me from isolation
Save me from desolation

I have lost my way
I have lost my way
But you save me
Won’t you save me, for I am crushed in spirit

Rescue me from my dark despair
Rescue me when I neglect prayer
Rescue me when I walk alone
Rescue me so I can atone

I have lost my way
I have lost my way
But you rescue me
Won’t you rescue me, holding me in the shadow of your wings

Deliver me from my lack of vision
Deliver me from my own prison
Deliver me from my enemy’s stealth
Deliver me from myself.
Deliver me from all evil
Deliver me from my will

I have lost my way
I have lost my way
But you deliver me
Won’t you deliver me, for you are my Lord and my God

Show me how to live
Show me how to forgive
Show me the beauty of your creation
Show me your gift of salvation
Show me how to love
Show me the path to heaven above
Amen