Help Us To Be Forgiving

Gracious and mercifiul God,We are grateful that you have forgiven us of all our sins through Jesus Christ our Lord - but often, like the evil servant in  your parable, we plead for your forgiveness and having received it, fail to be forgivng of our neighbor.  Forgive us when we do that, and be pleased, we pray, to so fill us with your love, that we, too, will be forgiving.  We know we are weak and need help in being more like our Savior, so we place ourselves into your hands, asking you to remould us into persons whose lives will glorify your name instead of denying your Lordship.  Help us to be merciful and forgiving.  In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.