...So that my soul may praise You

You have turned my mourning into dancing;

     you have taken off my sackcloth

     and clothed me with joy,

so that my soul may praise you and not be silent.

    O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

(Psalm 30:11-12)

I praise you, O God, for your goodness toward me.

You have redeemed me from my sin;

   you have blessed me with infinite abundance.

I praise you, O God, for your goodness toward me.

You have walked with me through dark places,

   and the light of your love has dispelled the darkness.

Because you are good to me,

   I will praise you, and not be silent;

   I will proclaim your steadfast love wherever I go.

Because you have been gracious toward me,

   I will give thanks to you

   forever.

In light of your mercy,

   I present myself to you

   as a living sacrifice.

A sacrifice of thanksgiving,

   through Christ, my Lord. Amen. 

During the season of Lent, I am "Praying with David," using the prayers found in the Psalms as a model and inspiration for my own prayers.