Remembering and Forgetting

I bring you
my heart,
my life,
my offering
to you.

You guide me,
lead me,
keep me safe.

You remember me,
know me,
better than I know myself.

But I ask you to forget
the stupid things I have done;
the things I have got wrong
even,
or especially,
when I thought I was right;
the right things I didn’t do.
See me Lord
and not those things,
make me more than that,
better than that,
living in you.

Forget what I have been,
remember
what I can be
and help me to live it.

And help me
to do the same with other people,
also known,
remembered,
forgiven
by you.

To You O Lord

Psalm 25:1-10 Psalm 25:1-10(CEV)

(By David.)

A Prayer for Guidance and Help

25 I offer you my heart, Lord God,
    and I trust you.
    Don’t make me ashamed
    or let enemies defeat me.
Don’t disappoint any
    of your worshipers,
    but disappoint all
    deceitful liars.
Show me your paths
    and teach me to follow;
    guide me by your truth
    and instruct me.
You keep me safe,
    and I always trust you.

Please, Lord, remember,
    you have always
    been patient and kind.
Forget each wrong I did
    when I was young.
    Show how truly kind you are
    and remember me.
You are honest and merciful,
    and you teach sinners
    how to follow your path.

You lead humble people
to do what is right
    and to stay on your path.
10 In everything you do,
    you are kind and faithful
    to everyone who keeps
    our agreement with you.

~ by pamjw on November 24, 2015.

One Response to “Remembering and Forgetting”

  1. dank je wel lieve Pam voor de prachtige psalmen, herinneren en vergeten met To You my Lord die een prachtige gezongen lezing gaf met mooie muziek en prachtige beelden. (By David.) A Prayer for Guidance and Help, bij vertaling in het Nederlands machtig mooi. bedankt voor deze mooie blog Pam, ik wens je nog een gezegende dinsdag toe met vriendelijke groeten van Walter.

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