Here’s
a closing benediction (or even words of assurance after a time of confession)
from Sunday Word and Prayer. It was inspired by 1 Peter 2: 21-25.
Benediction
(based on 1 Peter 2:
21-25)
We
go with God
Christ
himself suffered for us and left us an example,
so
that we would follow in his steps.
He
committed no sin,
and
no one ever heard a lie come from his lips.
When
he was insulted, he did not answer back with an insult;
when
he suffered, he did not threaten,
but
placed his hope in God, the righteous judge.
Christ
himself carried our sins in his body to the cross,
so
that we might die to sin and live for righteousness.
It
is by his wounds that we have been healed.
We
were like sheep that had lost their way,
but
now we have been brought back to follow the shepherd and keeper
of
our souls. (1 Peter 2:21–25)
Christ
our crucified Saviour draw you to himself,
so
that you may find in him
the
assurance of sins forgiven and the gift of eternal life.
And
the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
be
with us now and always. Amen.
~
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