Prayer of Confession, Pentecost +8, A

Call to Confession

All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) Let us confess our sin before God and seek God's mercy.

Prayer of Confession, Pentecost +8, Year A

Rabbi ...
Teacher ....
Redeemer ....
Forgive us.
We hoard our cheap treasures
out of fear and greed.
We refuse to sacrifice even small things
for the greater good.
We justify the evil we do
and call it good.
Hear our prayers for mercy, Lord,
as the world cries out for justice.
Hear our prayers for justice, Lord,
as the world cries out for mercy.
Release us from fear's grip.
Teach us compassion,
and open our hearts
to sacrificial love.
Help us to name the evil within us
and among us
and to eradicate it
in the name of the one who died
to give life abundantly
for all.

Assurance of God's Grace

God has promised that when we confess our sin, God forgives us our sin and removes it as far as the east is from the west, remembering it no more. 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 day~