A prayer in God's Grace and Mercy

I've spent a bit of time in 1st Peter today and then reread it looking specifically for grace and mercy. I try not to go into a reading looking for specifics because I fear that I will distort the message of that which I am reading- intentionally or otherwise. But while reading and rereading 1 Peter today the notions of Grace and Mercy seemed to jump out at me. In the end I find Peter's words confirming this particular search in the rereading. The grace is brought to me in the revelation of Jesus Christ (1:13).

Incredibly, the once I had no mercy I now do (2:10). Paradoxically, that Grace was to be mine even in the time of the prophets - it was preordained (1:10). And hearteningly, his great mercy has caused me to be born again to a living hope (1:3).

Therefore, let this be tonight's prayer:

"The God of all grace, who is called you to his eternal glory in Christ will restore, confirm, strengthen and establish you" (1 Peter 5:10b, ESV)

Lord, restore, confirm, strengthen and establish me in your grace and mercy. Amen.