Here’s
a prayer of confession inspired by Luke 14:28.
It comes from the United
Presbyterian Church of Boyden, Iowa.
Confession
(inspired by Luke
14:28)
O
God, You never deceive anyone.
“Count
the cost,” you say.
Be
ready for some self-denial.
That
is hard for modern Christians to hear;
for
obedient faith is a struggle;
“overcoming
evil with good” makes us uncomfortable;
and
the idea of sacrificing for anything other than ourselves
makes
us defensive!
Forgive
our lack of commitment;
fill
us with the desire to know and do your will first of all!
Hear
now our silent prayers.
~
from the United Presbyterian Church of
Boyden, Iowa website. http://www.upcboyden.com/
