Loving God, you gift your whole creation with abundant life, plenty for all. So often we see only what we lack, and we cannot imagine a way out of the rules and systems we have set up to portion out your gifts. We confess that we are often more tied … [Continue reading] about confession: we cannot imagine a way out
confession: we give grudgingly
God whose giving knows no ending, all that is in heaven and earth is yours. We confess that we often forget that all things come from you, believing we have earned or created what we have, and that we never have enough. We confess that we often give … [Continue reading] about confession: we give grudgingly
confession: explain things away
Holy God, we confess that sometimes we do not like the mirror that your word holds up to us. We prefer to explain things away rather than admit our own wrongdoing. We would rather be upset by how things used to be, without pausing to realize how … [Continue reading] about confession: explain things away
confession: pursuing individualism
Loving God, you created all things to work together in your kingdom, and you call us to live as one Body. We confess we often prefer to go our own way, and our unwillingness to love when we don’t understand put us at odds with your creation. We … [Continue reading] about confession: pursuing individualism
illumination: we love to tell the story
We love to tell the story, O God. As we hear these ancient words again, give us the gift of new insight and clarity. Help us to hear your good news in ways we could never imagine, and to faithfully heed your call. Amen. Submitted by Rev. … [Continue reading] about illumination: we love to tell the story
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