Here’s
a prayer of confession inspired by Isaiah 58: 1-9. It comes from the United
Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website.
Confession
(inspired by Isaiah
58: 1-9)
Isaiah
reminds us that our prayer, fasting and pious ritual
must
be lived out in compassion and justice:
When
we forget the fast you desire—
To
do justice, and stand up for the powerless:
Lord, have mercy.
When
we forget the prayer you love—
To
show compassion, and care for those in need:
Christ, have mercy.
When
we forget the rituals you require—
To
create relationships of righteousness and peace:
Lord have mercy.
Words
of Assurance
Friends,
the love of God revealed in Jesus
forgives
us, heals us and sets us free to rebuild, restore,
and
raise up foundations for new generations.
With
thanksgiving, let us offer one another a sign of Peace.
~ written by Rev. Susan A. Blain, and posted on the United
Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website.
http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/
