The Psalm
Psalm 32:11 (CSB) Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
The Prayer
My Joy and Righteousness
When I was
a beast before you
a worm beneath the dirt
a blasphemer of your holy name
an accuser of your beloved people
a violent opponent of your dwelling
a blind fool of your glory
a ignorant recipient of your tender mercies
a stonewall to your amazing grace
a rejecter of your great love
a dead man in my own sins
You thought of me
you stirred your affections for me
you loved me
you chose me
you called me
you saved me
you gave me faith
you washed away my sins
you regenerated my heart
you filled me with your Spirit
you changed my mind
you opened my eyes
you cleared my ears
you unmuted my tongue
you adopted me
you called me your own
you lavished you affections upon me
you justified me
you discipline me
you sanctify me
you conform me to look like your Son
you wash me in the water of your word
you pour out mercies on me
you give me grace upon grace
you forever love me
you glorified me
Only then and now
my heart is filled with joy
my soul stands upright in your presence
my being dwells with you
my mind captures thoughts towards you
my strength chokes out my sin
do I love you
Be my love.
Be my everything.
For I am yours
and you are mine.