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For all the times I was more concerned about what I was wearing
Rather than Your Word I was hearing
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For all the times when attending church was a chore
Or even just a bore
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For all the times I was concentrating on macaroni pie and callaloo
And not even studying You
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For all the times I kept sin in my heart
Knowing it would keep us apart
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For all the times I was just putting on a show
Lord, You would know
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For all the times I murmured and was not grateful
And was even hateful
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For all the times I sat in church and day-dreamed
Though now I’m forced to be real
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For all the times I just squeezed in a couple words of prayer
Knowing You would hear
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For all the times I pushed my personal agenda
Rather than treasured Your mercies tender
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For all the times I despised and looked down on others
Although we were once all sinners
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For all the times I ignored those in need
When I should have followed Your lead
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For all the times I failed Your Word to share
Knowing Your coming is near
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For all the times I tried to cheat You in tithes
Though from You no secret can hide
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For all the times I set idols in my heart to worship
Bypassing Your Lordship
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For all the times I failed on Your Word to meditate
Its value I did not appreciate
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For all the times I was influenced by spirits of rebellion, greed, and pride
Not remembering Your sacrifice when on the cross You died
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For all those times,
Lord, I repent.