Prayer of Confession, E5A

Call to Confession

God's word is firmly fixed in the heavens forever. God's faithfulness endures to all generations; God has established the earth, and it stands fast. (Psalm 119:89-90 pp) Let us confess our sin before God and seek God's unending mercy.

Prayer of Confession, E5A

Jesus called us "the salt of the earth," God,
but we do not behave like it.
Our speech is often angry
or hate-filled
rather than gracious
or kind.
We choose to walk in darkness
instead of reflecting the light of Christ
to the most vulnerable,
the marginalized,
the oppressed,
and the voiceless.
We fail to devote ourselves to good works,
but focus our attention
on ourselves alone
and those we love ...
those like us ...
and we judge everyone else
without walking even a mile
in their shoes.
Forgive our selfish behavior, we pray,
and restore our saltiness,
that we may indeed be seasoning
and light
in a world that is decidedly bitter
and dark.

Assurance of God's Grace

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth (God's) Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as (children). (Galatians 4:4-5) In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift!
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 day.

(C) February 2020, Julie Gvillo, A Place of Grace
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