God has called us to confess our sin, and we do so in prayer—not out of fear but because we already know that God is gracious and will pardon us. As a body of believers, we recognize our unity in that we confess not just our own sin, but the sin of others in our community as well as the sinful systems of which we are a part.
This prayer of confession originally appeared in "Amazing Love—Advent 3: A Second Honeymoon."Prayer of ConfessionLord, we confess that so often we have not shared the love that you gave us through Jesus.O Lord, grant us a loving spirit. Fill us with abundance and teach us to share your love with others.
This call to worship originally appeared in "Amazing Love—Advent 2: All in the Family."Call to ConfessionLord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin.Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.Righteousness will go before him and will make a path for his steps.—Psalm 85:1–2, 8–13 NRSVUEPrayer of ConfessionLord, we confess that sometimes we do not feel your presence. We often live in distress and sorrow.O Lord, let your face shine on us again. Show your might and deliver us from evil, that we may experience your peace. Amen.Revised Common LectionaryYear A: Season after Pentecost—Proper 14 (19)Year B: Advent—Second Sunday of AdventYear B: Season after Pentecost—Proper 10 (15)Year C: Season after Pentecost—Proper 12 (17)
This litany of confession originally appeared in "Amazing Love—Advent 1: God's Love Rejected."Advent Litany of ConfessionIn this Advent season of waiting on the Lord,we trust the Lord’s goodness. We rely on God’s mercy. We find shelter in God’s steadfast love.In this Advent season of waiting on the Lord,we walk in the Lord’s way. We follow God’s example of love. We keep our covenant promises.In this Advent season of waiting,Lord, forget our sins. Remember your love. Remember each one of us. Remember your people everywhere.In this Advent season of waiting,Lord, we wait for your salvation. We wait for your leading. We wait for your coming.—based on Psalm 25:1–10Prayer of ConfessionO Lord, forgive our sins, even though they are great. We come before you, knowing that we have failed to follow you. Lord, turn to us and be gracious to us, for without you we are lonely and distressed. We look to you for refuge, because our hope is in you.—based on Psalm 25:11–22Revised Common LectionaryYear C: Advent—First Sunday of Advent
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