O God, my neighbor has offended me. I have been kind to him, but he has been ungrateful. I cannot overlook it. I remember every deed that shows how unfair he has been toward me. I know his heart, O God, his motives. I am certain of it. I am determined that he gets what he deserves. I cannot release him to your justice. I need to see for myself that he it truly sorry. I will be cordial around him, but wholehearted forgiveness? Never! Will you please deal with me as I dealing with him? Will you please apply this same standard to me, to my sins? Will you remember what I have done and use every proof to hold me hostage to my own unworthiness? It seems only fair. Hear me, Father, as I pray this prayer. (Augustus Hare)
