Prayer of Confession, L1C

Call to Confession

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested[a] as we are, yet without sin. (Hebrews 4:15) Let us confess our weaknesses before God, and seek God's mercy:

Prayer of Confession

We have used our privilege to feed our bodies
without concern for the cost
to our souls.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on us,
for we are sinners.

We have traded our allegiance
for power and authority
without regard for 
the evil that has bought us.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on us,
for we are sinners.

We have tested God
who has proven God's self
in every way imaginable
because we have not trusted God
to keep God's promises.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on us,
for we are sinners.

Assurance of God's Grace

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God-- 9 not the result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.

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.