Forgive Our Foolish Sinfulness

Merciful God, so often our actions seem to indicate that we prefer to walk in darkness rather than in the light of your Holy Word.  We confess that we are so easily attracted to the gleam of worldly possessions, by flashing lust, by fleeting pleasures, and by our foolish pretensions.  We are deluded by the flickering lights of human wisdom instead of turning to the Sun of Righteousness.  We have become so self-concerned that we forget to watch out for others.  Forgive us our foolish sinfulness.  In Jesus' Name we pray.  Amen.