Global Christian Worship

A Self-Examination for Lent

O Holy Spirit, Source of all light, Spirit of wisdom, of understanding, and of knowledge; Come to my assistance and enable me to make a good confession. Enlighten me, and help me now to know my sins as one day I shall be forced to recognize them before Thy judgment seat. Bring to my mind the evil which I have done and the good which I have left undone. Let me not be blinded by self-love. Grant me, moreover, heartfelt sorrow for my transgressions, knowing how deeply they have wounded the loving Heart of my Heavenly Father; and help me to make a good confession that all stain of guilt may be washed away in the Precious and Sacred Blood of my Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
~ St. Augustine, Prayer

The band Casting Crowns leads us in a sung prayer of response:

Here’s my heart, Lord
Here’s my heart, Lord
Here’s my heart, Lord
Speak what is true

‘Cause I am found, I am Yours
I am loved, I’m made pure
I have life, I can breathe
I am healed, I am free

'Cause You are strong, You are sure
You are life, You endure
You are good, always true
You are light breaking through

Here’s my life, Lord
Here’s my life, Lord
Here’s my life, Lord
Speak what is true
Speak what is true

'Cause You are more than enough
You are here, You are love
You are hope, You are grace
You’re all I have, You’re everything