CENTERING PRAYER
Most astounding God, you lead us through deserts (Josh. 3:17) and grant us safe crossings. You save us from trouble and deliver us from distress. You satisfy our hunger (Ps. 107:9) and quench our thirst with righteousness and mercy. When we lose our way, you pull us back to you (Matt. 23:8) and overwhelm us with love. All honor and glory are yours, our master, our teacher, our friend. Amen. (Matt. 23:9–11)
CALL TO WORSHIP (Ps. 107:1–2)
One: O give thanks to the Lord, who is good.
MANY: God’s steadfast love endures forever!
One: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so:
MANY: God’s steadfast love endures forever!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord God, only you are holy. Yet we imagine that are righteous, excusing our own faults while pointing out those of others. We are quick to lay burdens upon our neighbors (Matt. 23:4) but slow to help with their own. We take credit and give blame. In spite of the grace you have shown us, we are slow to show mercy. Forgive us, O God, and wash us clean, that we may serve with joy and thanksgiving. (Silent Confession) Amen.
For Rev. MP Panco's sermon, "Seeking God in it All", click here.
No comments:
Post a Comment