Mike, I do not think there is a concern about the consequences so much as the fear of knowing he will be disapointed in me. Just knowing that I have done something so grave so big and that He is disapointed in me... Nothing worse then knowing someone is disapointed in you, or at least nothing worse to me. Just gives me a horrible rotten feeling, and I don't want to have that feeling coming from Him! (or anyone for that matter)
So saying that its not a fear of the Lord so much as its a fear of my self and that I am not upholding a good 'Christian' standard. In church this prayer gets me the most (something we say most every Sunday) because it is what most of my 'fear' is based on... Celebrant: Most merciful God,
People: we confess that we have sinned against you
in though, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us,
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your name. Amen.
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy upon you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Amen. | 
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