Here’s
a litany of confession inspired by Exodus 20:1-17. It was written by Amy Loving, and posted on
the Worship Closet.
Confession
(inspired by Exodus 20:1-17)
God of all Good Gifts,
you call us to be generous
people;
but instead, we covet what
others have.
Forgive our selfish ways,
and teach us to give.
God of Perfection,
you call us to be honest in all
we say and do;
but instead, we tell lies that
hurt our neighbors.
Forgive our deceitful ways,
and teach us to speak the truth in
love..
God of Benevolence, you call us
to provide for those in need;
but instead, we swindle and
steal.
Forgive our double-dealing ways,
and teach us to share.
God of the Covenant,
you call us to be faithful in
our relationships with others;
but instead, we are disloyal.
Forgive our adulterous ways,
and teach us to honor our
commitments.
God of Creation,
you call us to value the lives
of others;
but instead, we work to destroy those who are
different
and annihilate those with whom
we disagree.
Forgive our murderous ways,
and teach us to seek reconciliation
and peace.
God of our Ancestors,
you call us to respect those
who have gone before us;
but instead, we dismiss the
wisdom of our elders.
Forgive our impertinent ways,
and teach us to be humble.
God of Time and Space,
you call us to
recognize creation’s dependence on you;
but instead, we work without
pausing to reflect or give thanks.
Forgive our ungrateful ways,
and teach us to both receive and
provide times of holy rest.
God of the Sacred Name,
you call us to hold your name
in reverence;
but instead, we vainly attach
your name
to every personal, political,
and religious agenda we promote.
Forgive our arrogant ways,
and teach us to submit to your
authority.
God of Limitless Possibilities,
you call us to celebrate your
Unbounded Spirit;
but instead, we try to define
who you are
and make you to be something we
can manage.
Forgive our small-mindedness and
idol-making ways,
and teach us to imagine.
God of Deliverance and Might,
you call us to devote ourselves
to you;
but instead, we abandon you for
lesser gods.
Forgive our wandering ways,
and teach us to love and
follow you alone.
~
written by Amy Loving, and posted on The
Worship Closet: The Place for Creative Worship Ideas. http://worshipcloset.com/baptism-of-the-lord-sunday-year-b-words-for-worship/
