“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” —Psalm 122:1 ESV
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep.
We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts.
We have offended against your holy laws.
We have left undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those things which we ought not to have done;
and apart from your grace there is no health in us.
Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name.
Amen.
Grant to your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Note the emphases on things done and undone, as well as the promise in Christ Jesus of a quiet mind; so appropriate for any of us nearing any finish line.
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Excerpted from The Book of Common Prayer, Anglican Liturgy Press, 2019