Here’s a prayer of adoration and confession based on Psalm 107. It was written by Jeff Shrowder, and posted on The Billabong website.
Prayer of Adoration & Confession
(based on Psalm 107)
Eternal God,
by your word you create
and by your breath you give life.
We worship you with joy and thanksgiving,
praising you for the fullness
that your presence brings to our lives,
and our life together.
We praise you that by your word you feed us;
we are satisfied, and there is always more.
Your goodness is displayed in your wonderful works
for all humanity,
and in your perfect love.
In our humanity we are rebellious,
and sometimes follow after foolish ideas;
going ways which lead away from life with you . . .
And yet, when we cry out you are there,
your word healing our inner emptiness and pain,
embracing us, leading us in your life-giving ways.
For your unending faithfulness, revealed to us in Christ Jesus,
and made present to us in your Holy Spirit
we praise you, Lord God. Amen
— Copyright © 2000 Jeff Shrowder, and posted on The Billabong website. For use in worship with acknowledgement. Visit that site for other fine lectionary-based worship resources.
