Here’s a prayer of confession suitable for use in the Advent season. It was written by Jamie Barnes for the Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucy.
Advent Confession
Lord God,
we praise you for sending light into this world.
We confess that we live as though
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
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’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.
Forgive us for not opening our eyes to Jesus.
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. Posted on The Open Sourcebook website.
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