Atoned

"Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions," Psalm 25:7.

Or the sins of my middle age. Or the transgressions of my old age. Rather, remember me in keeping with your steadfast love. O Jehovah God, remember me by virtue of your own goodness. You are good. You are upright. So instruct us, sinners, in the Way of life. Lead us, as we humble ourselves before you, in the right Way. Teach us, O God, as we bow before you. Your paths alone show steadfast love. They show faithfulness to those keeping your covenant and trusting your testimony. Forgive. Please pardon our great guilt, for no other reason than the sake of your Name. Thank you for instructing any who worship you. Thank you for lifting our souls into well-being. Thank you for giving us secure future hope. Thank you for befriending any who respect you. Thank you for guarding our souls. And for delivering them. We await you.

When we meet today with a brother or sister, we share mutually in God's forgiveness arising from His very person. And, together, we thank him for the pardon of all our transgressions atoned by Jesus at God's mercy seat.