Here’s a prayer of confession for Advent by Jamie Barnes.
Advent Prayer of Confession
Lord God,
we praise you for sending light into this world.
We confess that we live as though the light had never defeated darkness.
We confess that we ignore the Savior you sent to be among us and to live in us.
We’ve kept the birth of your Son confined to the Christmas season
we praise you for sending light into this world.
We confess that we live as though the light had never defeated darkness.
We confess that we ignore the Savior you sent to be among us and to live in us.
We’ve kept the birth of your Son confined to the Christmas season
and do not yearn for his coming each moment in our waiting hearts.
Forgive us for not opening our eyes to Jesus.
Prepare us for His return.
Prepare us for His return.
Help us rejoice in the light,
so that your grace can illuminate
the darkened places of our hearts. Amen.
— adapted from the Worship Sourcebook by Jamie Barnes for the Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, KY.
For more worship resources for the season of Advent, see this index of Advent Worship Resources, or click on Advent 1, 2, 3, or 4 in the list of “Labels” at the lower right side of the page.
