grovel, the definition of

grovel
verb
to humbly beg for forgiveness
e.g.: The rebellious servant groveled at his wrathful master's feet.

to repeatedly apologize

to fear punishment after forgiveness has been extended

to continually confess the same sin
                                      over and
                                               over again

to wallow in shame

to roll in the thick, black mud of self-inflicted guilt

to place your confidence in redeeming yourself when you've already been redeemed

to fail to trust in Forgiving Love