My selfish nature shouts to be heard
And that is why I need your word
To change me from inside and out
Remove all fear, self-loathing, doubt
Take these away and then instead
Let my life be spirit led
Fill me with love, joy, patience, peace
Let faithfulness and hope increase
With kindness, goodness, self-control
And gentleness towards young and old
So that when others look at me
You are the only thing they see
Then when I fall, as I often do
Help me to run straight back to you
Confess, repent, and then begin
To live forgiven from my sin