Lord, I am in need of your mercy every day and every minute of each day. Why? Because I am a sinner, who means well, but falls short of your glory. In your unfathomable love you cover me with your mercy and compassion, your forgiveness and your healing. I desire to do better, but my wounded nature succumbs. My only recourse is you. The mystery of my tendency to sin is confronted by the mystery of your willingness to show me mercy. May you triumph and I yield! May your mercy have the last word! I am yours by your mercy in creation, in redemption and in sanctification. May I be yours by your mercy in glory!