Here’s a prayer of confession inspired by Mark
10:35-45. It comes from the Ministry
Matters website.
Prayer of Confession
(inspired by
Mark 10)
We pray for
forgiveness this day.
For choosing power over service, forgive us.
For seeking glory rather than humility, forgive us.
For pushing ourselves to the front,
when our presence is needed on the sidelines, forgive us.
Help us know where we are needed
and how best to serve you and your people.
Guide us to your side,
that we might be your hands
of healing and compassion
for a world in need.
In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
For choosing power over service, forgive us.
For seeking glory rather than humility, forgive us.
For pushing ourselves to the front,
when our presence is needed on the sidelines, forgive us.
Help us know where we are needed
and how best to serve you and your people.
Guide us to your side,
that we might be your hands
of healing and compassion
for a world in need.
In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
~ Adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual 2009, © 2008 Abingdon
Press. Posted on the Ministry Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/
