Here’s a
prayer of confession inspired by Mark 10:35-45. It was written by Rev. Mindi
and posted on Rev-o-lution.
Prayer of Confession
(inspired by Mark 10:35-45)
Almighty God,
we have sought
recognition and honor,
fame and
wealth, the successes of the world,
over loving
our neighbors
and serving
those in need around us.
We would
rather win the lottery and live comfortably
than find new
ways of sharing what we already have
with the
hungry and homeless.
We would
rather live in safety and security
than seek
justice for the oppressed and marginalized.
Forgive us for
our selfishness
and turn us to
the needs of those around us.
May we
remember that we are all part of Your body,
we are all
Your children.
May we
remember that Jesus calls us to serve others,
and that
instead of worldly recognition and riches,
he went to the
cross.
May we seek
forgiveness for our selfish ways,
at the same
time forgiving ourselves
for not being
perfect and not being able to do it all,
and may we
strive simply to do what we can,
to participate
in Your reign on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.
