Prayer of Confession, P+7C

Call to Confession

"the Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with groanings too deep for words. 27 And God, who searches hearts, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God." (Romans 8:26-27) Let us come together in prayer and seek God's mercy:

Prayer of Confession

Forgive us our debts, O God,
for we have failed to talk with you regularly,
to praise you for your mighty deeds,
to confess our sins before you,
to offer our thanksgiving,
and to seek your guidance.
Forgive us our debts, O God,
for we stand outside the door
(if we dare to come that close to you)
without knocking.
We have decided we know all we need to know
to be self-sufficient
and that we do not need
or want
outside assistance.
Forgive us our debts, O God,
and teach us to let go of control;
help us to pray, "Thy will be done" earnestly
and with faith.
Show us how to trust in you
enough to seek you with our whole hearts
at all times
and in all things.

Assurance of God's Grace

"Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
    the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place." (Psalm 118:5) 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.