This world tempts us with bright lights, city streets, tempting sights and sounds.
This world tempts us with objects of desire, raises us up, knocks us down.
This world tempts us to believe its lies, challenges us to live them.
This world tempts us to reject our God, accuses us and hates us.
This world tempts us to disbelieve the truth that nothing can defeat us.
CALL TO WORSHIP
From the waters to the wilderness:
God’s covenant continues; God’s kingdom comes near.
On stone and in hearts:
God’s covenant continues; God’s kingdom comes near.
From the ancestor of nations to the Son lifted up:
God’s covenant continues; God’s kingdom comes near.
We follow Jesus on the Lenten path,
for where he is, we would be also.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of mercy, we begin this Lenten season in confession. We do not live according to your ways. We condone violence, participate in systems of injustice, and use power to our own advantage at the expense of others. Forgive us, we pray, when we are tempted to follow paths other than those you set before us. Teach us your commandments; help us to turn from evil in its many guises, and turn us toward you’re your kingdom drawing near. In covenantal love, remember us, we pray, and be for us, once more and always, an ark of safety and new life. We continue to pray in Jesus’ name. (Silent Confession)
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