Prayer for Conversion

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner
    for my prodigal heart has wandered far from you
        and squandered 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.