Confession: 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11
Here’s a prayer of confession inspired by 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11. It was
written by Moira Laidlaw.
Prayer
of Confession
Sing together: “Spirit of the
living God, fall afresh on me/us”
As we sing about the Spirit of God falling fresh on us,
we pray for forgiveness when our words and actions
are shaped and molded by other than the Holy Spirit.
For the times when we have used the gifts
of your Spirit to enhance our own glory
rather than using them to serve others.
Forgive us, O God.
(silent reflection)
When our use of your gifts has led to division
and discord
rather than increasing understanding and unity.
Forgive us, O God.
(silent reflection)
For believing one gift to be superior to another
rather than celebrating the various
ways in which they complement each other
and build up the whole community.
Forgive us, O God.
(silent reflection)
The Holy Spirit enables us to confess Jesus as
Lord
and in so doing,
we are acknowledging our total allegiance to, and love for Jesus.
Merciful God, forgive any lack of
commitment by us
to love as Jesus loved and to serve as he served.
Fill us anew with the Holy Spirit
so that our worship, witness and service may reflect our unity
and the faithful use of our diverse gifts.
This we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen
Assurance of Forgiveness
The good news is that God
has continued to love and save us (Psalm
36:10)
in and through Jesus,
whom we confess as Saviour and Lord
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Friends, believe these words of grace:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
