Here’s a thoughtful act of confession for Easter Sunday
from Greg Scheer.
Call to Confession
Christ has risen
and we have risen to new life with him.
Yet we must confess the ways we have
continued to remain in our tombs of sin and death.
Prayer of Confession
Living Lord,
when we stand before
the empty tomb
we don’t always feel
the joy of resurrection.
We feel fear, doubt, and
distrust.
We feel empty.
Forgive the fear that
paralyzes us at the brink of new life.
Forgive our doubt of
your love.
Forgive our distrust of
your surprising, joyous plan.
Fill our emptiness with
your glorious light.
Raise us to abundant
new life
for the glory of your
name.
Words of Assurance
Wake up, sleeper!
Rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.
Sisters and brothers,
Christ has forgiven our sins.
Christ calls us to new life.
Christ will lead us into righteousness.
Amen.
~ written by Greg Scheer, http://www.gregscheer.com/
