“I am the one who called for the census! I am the one who has sinned and done wrong! But these people are as innocent as sheep—what have they done? O Lord my God, let your anger fall against me and my family, but do not destroy your people.”

 I will not take what is yours and give it to the Lord. I will not present burnt offerings that have cost me nothing!

Lord God my Father,

I accept the fact I have sinned against you and pray for your forgiveness. Don’t punish my family, cleanse me from my past and bless me in the present. Open my eyes to your glory so I may spread it to those around me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen