Prayer Of Confession, May 26, 2024
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, we confess that we have seen and participated in a vanity that takes place on the earth by which the righteous are treated as wicked, and the wicked are treated as though they were righteous. Even among those whom you have called to be your church there is quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, disorder, impurity, immorality, and licentiousness. Slow to repent of past sins, we now humble ourselves before you. We are as those who lament for a dying mother; we are bowed down and in mourning. Forgive us, O God, for the wrongs we have done, both personally and as your people in this world. Let those who would rejoice at the failings of your church be put to shame and confusion. Rescue us from the ravages of lying and tempting spirits! Set us anew upon the straight and narrow path, O God of righteousness. Then we will thank you in the great congregation; in the mighty throng we will praise you. Vindicate your people, O Lord , according to your grace. Then we shall tell of your righteousness and sing your praises all day long! Amen