Cynical me didn’t react well to this. It was the “acknowledging our wretchedness” part that did it. I don’t think I’m a wretched person.

Neither are you.

But I’ve got stuff to work on. I suppose some might call that stuff wretched.

When I confessed it I found mercy. I found forgiveness. I don’t mind living in confession of these things, because the mercy and forgiveness is so great.

I’m glad cynical me doesn’t rule the day. I’d miss out on the parts I appreciate.