Here’s a confession
based based on a musical metaphor. It was written by Rev. Dr. Bertrice
Wood.
Prayer of Confession
This
is a moment given by God to confess our sins
against
each other, all that God has created, and God.
Let
us take this moment to account
for
the ways in which we have not embodied
what
it means to be created in the image of God.
Holy God, we confess that too often we have not been
open
to the rhythms of life you offer to us.
We let ourselves be put off your pace
and allow ourselves to wander off into our own
songs.
Too often the melodies of the world confuse us.
We have led ourselves and others to paths
that are not according to your loving pace and
direction.
Help
us pay attention with all of our senses.
Make
our dancing faithful;
help
us take the risks that are part of letting you lead.
Pull
us back into your rhythms.
Clean
our hearts, purify our hands and steady our feet
that
we might know and share your blessings.
The
God of Hosts assures us that if we trust God’s Word,
we
will be led back to the songs that God would have us sing.
God
is eager to show us the path home.
Accept
the offer of the new song we have been given through Jesus the Christ.
~
written by the Rev. Dr. Bertrice Wood. From God
Inspired Joy: Service Prayers for Pentecost Seven. Posted on the United
Church of Christ Worship Ways
website. http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/
