Prayer for Mercy

Is.63:15-19  Look down from heaven and see, from your holy and beautiful habitation.
Where are your zeal and your might? The stirring of your inner parts and your compassion are held back from me. For you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us, and Israel does not acknowledge us; you, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. O LORD, why do you make us wander from your ways and  harden our heart, so that we fear you not? Return for the sake of your servants,
the tribes of your heritage. Your holy people held possession for a little while; our adversaries have trampled down your sanctuary. We have become like those over whom you have never ruled, like those who are not called by your name. Like those who are not called by Your name, that should give us pause!!! What is your relationship with Him? Lord, You are holy God. We need You to guide us. Soften our hearts so that we may truly hear You when You speak through Your word. Amen