Here’s a unison prayer of
confession inspired by Jesus’ parable of the faithful steward in Matthew
25:14-30. It was posted on the Pacific Pilgrim website.
Prayer of Confession
(inspired by Matthew 25:14-30)
Lord
of Creation,
we
confess that we have squandered your gifts
and
used them as if they had been given for us alone.
We
have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have
failed to be an obedient church.
We
have not done your will,
we
have broken your law,
we
have rebelled against your love,
we
have not loved our neighbors,
and
we have not heard the cry of the needy.
Forgive
us, we pray.
Free
us for joyful obedience,
through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Words of Assurance
Hear
the Good News:
We
have not been faithful in all things.
But
our God still welcomes us with patience and kindness.
Therefore,
as people of God’s promise,
let
us receive forgiveness, embrace hope, and faithfully respond,
through
Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Glory to to God!
Glory to to God!
We
are forgiven.
We
have hope.
We
will respond. Amen.
