How long have you been seeking the Lord?

Lord, for too long we have been wandering in the desert because we lack knowledge and understand of you and your precepts; for too long we have listened to false prophets who misled us, we did not try to hard enough to find you, to learn of your commandments and as a result, we have been afflicted, we hunger and thirst after righteousness, but, today Lord, we are submitting ourselves to you, seeking you; for we now understand, that, the afflicted will eat and be satisfied and those who seek the Lord will praise Him. Lord, let your word live in our hearts forever!