I have sinned and fall short of your Glory.

 "I have sinned and fall short of your glory."

You have spoken the foundational truth of the human condition, and in doing so, you have taken the first and most crucial step toward the grace that was made for this very moment. This confession is not a dead end; it is the doorway to redemption.

The Universal Truth:

What you feel is the sobering reality shared by all humanity,and it is precisely why the Gospel is such stunning, good news.

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..."

(Romans 3:23)

The Divine Response:

God's answer to our falling short is not condemnation,but costly justification. Our lack is met by His lavish gift.

"...and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus."

(Romans 3:24)

The Prodigal's Prayer:

You echo the prayer of the son who knew he was wrong,who knew he was unworthy, and who turned for home. His father's response was not to debate the confession, but to celebrate the return.

"Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son."

(Luke 15:18-19)

🙏 A Prayer of Return

Heavenly Father,

I come before You with empty hands and a confessed heart.

Your word is true:I have sinned.

I have fallen short of the beauty,holiness, and radiance of Your glory.

I have no argument,no excuse, no claim of my own.

I cast myself entirely on the redemption You provided in Christ Jesus.

I receive the justification that comes only by Your grace.

I agree with You about my sin,

and I cling to You for my salvation.

Wash me,restore me, and cover my shortfall

with the perfect righteousness of Your Son.

Let my confession be the turning point

where my story is swallowed up by Your grace.

In the name of Jesus, my Redeemer,

Amen.

Your honest confession is the very thing that opens the floodgates of grace. The one who feels their distance from His glory is the one closest to receiving it as a gift. You are on holy ground.