Here’s an Easter prayer of confession written by John Birch.
Confession & Forgiveness
for Easter worship
We serve a risen Saviour yet live as if in chains. Forgive us, Lord that we are so hesitant to live the resurrection life. Forgive us that we fail to show through word and action the truth that you loved us into your kingdom through the glorious mystery of the Cross. Forgive us that there is still fear in our lives that prevents us from achieving our full potential. Draw us close. Open our eyes to the glory of the risen Christ, our hearts to the wonder of the Cross and our hands to the service of your kingdom where you have placed us, that your name might be glorified through our lives. Amen.
God of resurrection
of life and death
and rebirth
Renew our hearts and minds
of life and death
and rebirth
Renew our hearts and minds
God of promise
of all beginnings
and all endings
Renew our hearts and minds
God of hope
of new growth
and harvest
Renew our hearts and minds
— written by John Birch, and posted on his Faith and Worship website.
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