Speaking God, your name echoes through creation, bringing all things into being. We confess that we often act as if we can get along without you, and insist on getting our own way. We confess that we think of ourselves more highly than we ought, and … [Continue reading] about confession: excuses
confession and pardon: bargaining and deceiving
Prayer of Confession Almighty God, we have sinned against you and against our neighbors. We are quick to bargain with you to gain your blessing, instead of being content with your grace. We give in to the temptation to deceive others for our … [Continue reading] about confession and pardon: bargaining and deceiving
Confession – Blessings we cannot grasp
God, from whom all blessings flow, forgive us when we forget we are blessed To be alive, present in the world; To inhale and to exhale; To feel sun on our faces and earth beneath our feet; To taste cool water on our parched tongues; To share a … [Continue reading] about Confession – Blessings we cannot grasp
confession: impatient, inconvenient, disinterested
One: You, Lord, call us to faithfully follow where you lead. All: We confess that we are impatient with your way. Forgive us when we take matters into our own hands, unwilling to wait for your time. One: You, Lord, call us to open our eyes to … [Continue reading] about confession: impatient, inconvenient, disinterested
CTW: the gate of heaven
One: O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! All: And not just your name, but your presence fills the whole earth with glory. One: We see your works in earth, sea, and sky, All: we see your image in people young and … [Continue reading] about CTW: the gate of heaven
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