Heavenly Father, we confess that
there are times we are overwhelmed by our troubles;
there are times we feel alone in our worries;
there are times we become too cynical to hope.
Forgive us
for doubting your love,
for being tempted by despair
and for allowing our devotion to dwindle.
Have mercy on us, O Lord.
Open our eyes to your glory,
our minds to your greatness
and our hearts to your power.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen