Our Holy Father,

We are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, and deeper than our sin. Forgive our frivolous attitude toward life, our callousness toward suffering, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of mere pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious Word.

Help us change our way of life:

So that we may desire what is good,

Love what you love,

And follow your commands.

Through Christ our Lord we ask these things, God. Amen.