Let us pray....
"We realise, Lord, that we deserve judgement:
judgement of the things we’ve done and the things we have not done,
the things we’ve said and the things we have not said.
But it turns out You are a God of second chances,
and third and fourth chances.
We confess that we have allowed laziness, selfishness, pride, ego and anger to damage our lives and the lives of those around us
so we ask that today You will give second chances.
Give us a second chance, Lord, to do those things today that we should have done yesterday; to say those things we should have said yesterday.
Give us a second chance in our relationships: to look on what is good and not what is bad, to be honest, to be accepting and to say sorry.
Give a second chance to all those we know who are in need.
Give a second chance to those around us who feel trapped in lives they never intended to have.
Give a second chance to those who have caused pain to others, allowing them be the ones to bring healing."
"Lord, give us the grace to recognise Your second chances
and to have the humility to take them;
give us a second chance to change our lives,
and to help bring change to the lives of others."
I thank-you!
In Jesus name Amen