Here’s a prayer of confession /
centering prayer inspired by Romans 8: 22-27. It was written by Amy Loving.
Prayer of Confession / Centering
Prayer
(inspired
by Romans 8: 22-27)
The Apostle Paul tells us that the Spirit of
God prays for us
“with sighs too deep for words”.
Through the Life-Giving Breath of God,
we are given all that we need.
Let us breathe deeply—
inhaling the good gifts that God provides,
and exhaling all of the things that we need
to release.
Let us breathe in strength. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale our exhaustion. (Pause for breath…)
Let us breathe in freedom. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale all that holds us
back. (Pause for breath…)
Let us breathe in a new sense of
direction. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale the paths we no longer
want to use. (Pause for breath…)
Let us breathe in hope. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale self-doubt. (Pause for breath…)
Let us breathe in unconditional love. (Pause for breath…)
And, let us exhale distrust and hate. (Pause for breath…)
Holy Spirit, let us feel the mighty rush of
your presence in this place.
Blow away our fears and worries,
and help us to breathe in your gifts of new
life. Amen.
~ written by Amy Loving, and posted on The Worship Closet website. http://worshipcloset.com/
