Here’s
a responsive prayer of confession adapted from Psalm 79:8-9. It was written by Leo Hartshorn.
Responsive Prayer of Confession
(adapted from Psalm
79:8-9)
God, do not remember against us
the
iniquities of our ancestors.
Forgive
us, merciful God,
for
our history of violence.
Let
your compassion come speedily to meet us,
for
we are brought low.
With
haste come to us
for
we are bent beneath the weight of war making.
Help
us, O God of our salvation,
for
the glory of your name.
Rescue
us, O Wind of the Spirit,
from
the sea of despair.
Deliver
us and forgive us our sins,
for
your name's sake.
Jesus,
have mercy on our nation,
for
the sake of God's reign. Amen.
~ written by Leo Hartshorn, in A Service of Lament (adapted slightly). Posted on the Peace and Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA. http://peace.mennolink.org/articles/riversbabylon.html