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.
