Here’s a prayer of confession and words of assurance based on Romans 7 :1 5 2 5 9 A, the third Sunday after Pentecost (July 3 , 2 01 1
Prayer of Confession
(based on Romans 7 :1 5 2 3
Loving God,
we confess that we have sinned.
Even though we want to do what is right,
we did not always succeed this week.
Not only did we fail to do what was right,
but at times we consciously chose to think and act
in ways we knew were wrong.
We are truly sorry,
and we ask for your forgiveness.
Words of Assurance
(based on Romans 7 :2 4 2 5
Friends, hear this:
Through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
we have been set free from the power of sin!
It no longer needs to control us.
So be at peace: your sins are forgiven!
Go out, and live in the light of Christ.
Thanks be to God!
For other creative worship resources based on the lectionary texts for this Sunday, click on Proper 9 A in the list of “Labels” at the lower right side of the page.
If you’re not bound to the Romans 7 text, you might also explore Confession and Words of assurance in the list of “Labels” below.
