Prayer of Confession, P+2A

Call to Confession 

For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. 15 For the law brings wrath, but where there is no law, neither is there transgression.  (Romans 4:14-15) Let us confess our transgressions before God and seek God's mercy:

Prayer of Confession 

Forgive us, God.
You have called us heirs of the promise,
yet we live as though we must earn our inheritance.
We keep score.
We measure worth.
We compare ourselves to one another.
We trust our accomplishments more than your grace.
Like Abraham and Sarah,
you call us to walk by faith,
yet we demand guarantees.
We want proof before obedience,
certainty before commitment,
answers before trust.
We confess that we would rather control the future
than place it in your hands.
Forgive us.
When our faith is weak,
remind us of your faithfulness.
When your promises seem distant,
remind us of your power.
When we are tempted to rely on ourselves,
turn us again toward the grace
that has always been your gift.

Assurance of God's Grace 

It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, 25 who was handed over for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.  (Romans 4:24b-25) 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.