Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner
for my prodigal heart has wandered far from you
and squanded the inheritance of your love.

Set me free from the distractions that surround me
unbind those places where I am anything but free.

Open my ears to hear your call
and quiet the restlessness that keeps me caught up in frenetic activity.

Show me the way back to you...
the way to take the first step
the way to be patient and attentive
the way to forgive myself and others
the way to apologize for how I have treated others
the way to let go of regrets and past hurts
the way to live gently and mindfully
the way to be still and return to you

Free me, restore me, forgive me, embrace me
so that in turn, I may become your love and justice
in a world in need of conversion.

Amen.