Oh Lord, heal me from the words of others that have cut so deep into my person that I am no longer able to set in freedom or speak in my behalf. Heal me from the physical injuries that have been inflicted upon me as a child when I was defenseless and as an adult when I was overpowered. Heal me from the anger I inflict upon myself for the mistakes I make and my lack of goodness. Heal me from the self-pity I allow in my life as an excuse for not trying.