Some 2500 years ago the great Hebrew prophet, Daniel, prayed this prayer of repentance for himself and his nation. He said, "Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled. We have turned away from Your commands and laws." Lord, we are guilty of the same sins and we know that repentance must begin with the household of God. We ask that you would purify us in the body of Christ that we may serve You with joy, with thanksgiving and with holiness. We do not make request of You because we are righteous, but because of Your great mercy. In Jesus name. Amen.