Sermons

 

A PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Ministry Matters, inspired by Isaiah 1

 

O God,

your call for justice is so clear

that we are amazed at how easily

we fail to hear you

over the sounds of daily life.

We want to cease to do evil.

We want to learn to do good.

Yet, we rarely do all we can

to rescue, defend, and plead

for those in need.

 

As you have sought us out,

so we seek your pardon.

Grant us courage, we pray,

as persons, as communities, and as nations,

to bring about the justice you desire. Amen.

 

ASSURANCE

I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord” –

and God forgave the guilt of my sin.—Psalm 32:5