I see this as a meaningless, repetitious prayer...There's nothing personal...I believe God gives us the example to make it personal between a person and God...
Luk_18:13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
I'm thinking your religion should change the prayer to this:
Oh my Jesus forgive me my sins, save me from the fires of hell and lead my soul to heaven, especially me, in need of thy mercy. Amen.
You guys may not consider that to be a significant change but I am convinced that it makes all the difference in the world to God...
I'm thinking your religion should change the prayer to this:
Oh my Jesus forgive me my sins, save me from the fires of hell and lead my soul to heaven, especially me, in need of thy mercy. Amen.
You guys may not consider that to be a significant change but I am convinced that it makes all the difference in the world to God...
So, you change a prayer asking for mercy for "us" (i.e. others and me) to one asking for mercy just for "me."
And you think the selfish version is better approved by God?
That does indeed say a lot. Enjoy your own personal savior.