Sovereign Lord,
My heart is faint
and my bones feel out of place.

I yearn for joy,
but my sins are great in number.
Cleanse me, Lord,
and I will be clean.

Give me wisdom to see your grace-
in broken hearts
in disjointed bones
in broken spirit.

Then, Lord, will I see
what sacrifice you truly desire.
Save me for your name’s sake.

Rebuild these walls that I have destroyed since birth.
Then I will proclaim your righteousness,
For you bless in order that we might bless others.

-Adapted from Psalm 51