1. Prayers of a Life in Tension by Stephen W. Hiemstra

Holy Spirit,

I renounce the sin in my life that separates me from God

And grieve that separation.

I believe in Jesus Christ, the son of the living God,

who died for our sins and was raised from the dead.

Come into my life, cleanse me of my sin,

Renew your spirit within me

So that I will not sin any further

Break any chains that bind me to the past—

Be they pains or sorrows or grievous temptations,

That I might freely welcome God, the father, into my life,

Who through Christ Jesus can bridge any gap and heal any affliction,

Now and always.

In Jesus’ previous name, Amen.