Prayer of Confession, E4C

​Call to Confession

Jesus (said), “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you? How much longer must I put up with you?" (Matthew 17:17a,b) Let us confess our sin before God and seek God's mercy.

Prayer of Confession

God, forgive us.
Too often, it cannot be said of us
that we devote ourselves to good works
and acts of charity.
We are dying inside
because of our lack of compassion
for those around us
and our inward-only focus.
Forgive us, we pray.
Transform our greed into generosity,
our selfishness into selflessness,
and our fearful individuation into lifegiving community,
that all we do 
brings glory to you.

Assurance of God's Grace

[Jesus Christ] it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. (Titus 2:14) Hear the Good News: In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us also forgive one another.
The peace of Christ be with you.
Please extend the peace of Christ to all whom you encounter this week.