Prayer of Confession, P+18B

Call to Confession

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. (Matthew 12:30 and Luke 11:23) Let us repent of our sin and turn back toward God's ways, seeking God's mercy.

Prayer of Confession

Teacher,
forgive us.
We are quick to judge
that which we do not understand.
We turn away 
and refuse to accept
that you work in and through 
healers in many different ways. 
In our righteousness,
we condemn those who work 
in your name,
creating obstacles to faith
because of our fear.
Carve our piety
out of us.
Season us with humility.
Teach us to welcome
diverse experiences
of the Spirit,
and to recognize you
wherever love
​is at work.

Assurance of God's Grace

When we confess our sin, God, who is faithful and just, forgives us our sin, removing as far as the east is from the west and remembering it no more. (Psalm 103:12 and Hebrews 8:12) 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.