Heavenly Father,

Nothing is hidden from your eyes,
your light shines
into the darkness of this world
and into the shadows of our hearts.
You see our thoughts,
our motives, words and actions,
and we confess
that we must cause you sadness
in our response
to all that you have given us.
Forgive us, we pray
and by your grace and mercy
bring us to that place
where your light might shine from us
and reveal nothing but your eternal love. Amen.