Let us pray God our Father, we know you always seek us out. When we walk from the path of goodness or lose our way because of our selfishness, you are there to lead us home again. Please be ready always to forgive us when we have fallen down. May your love for us always be stronger than our sins and may your abundant mercy   forgive us and bring us to everlasting life. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.