Prayer Of Confession, December 17, 2023
If we look at our own lives, we must confess the mixture of giving and selfishness, our waiting on the Lord turned to an endless rush, our missing the mark of Advent.
Lord, forgive our frantic ways and misplaced efforts. But we can also trust in God, who still brings us salvation, who still supplies us strength, who hears our songs of gratitude, who accepts our joyful praise.
Let us all draw water from the wells of salvation. Let us shout it in church and in town: The Lord’s great name will still be praised. His saving deeds support our lives. His greatness still astounds us. The Holy One of Israel is among us. The manger shall lead us to the cross. Praise the Lord and sing for joy. Amen
Lord, forgive our frantic ways and misplaced efforts. But we can also trust in God, who still brings us salvation, who still supplies us strength, who hears our songs of gratitude, who accepts our joyful praise.
Let us all draw water from the wells of salvation. Let us shout it in church and in town: The Lord’s great name will still be praised. His saving deeds support our lives. His greatness still astounds us. The Holy One of Israel is among us. The manger shall lead us to the cross. Praise the Lord and sing for joy. Amen