Prayer of Confession, OT11

Call to Confession

All of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Let us confess our sin before God and seek God's mercy.

Prayer of Confession, OT11

We are the ones
who ran to the front of the line,
to show off our strength,
to sell our mad skills.
We are the ones
who left behind
those considered too inexperienced
to be leadership quality.
We are the ones
who ignored the voices
of the youngest,
the oldest,
the poorest,
the marginalized,
the least.
It was us.
Forgive us.
We do not deserve to lead.
Open our eyes
to our prejudicial judgments,
and transform our way of thinking
that our hearts may receive
God's chosen
with joyful celebration.

Assurance of God's Grace

God has promised that when we confess our sin, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sin, removing it s far as the east is from the west. 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 ...