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Prayer of Confession Based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Dear God, how easy it is for me to distinguish myself from "them." For the times I believe I am better than others — forgive me. For the times I put my ways on a pedestal to the neglect of others — forgive me.
- A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE I AND… - Discipleship Ministries
CONCERNS AND PRAYERS* Brief intercessions, petitions, and...
- CONFESSION, ASSURANCE, AND PARDON - Discipleship Ministries
For a description of Prayers of Confession and Acts of...
- A SERVICE OF WORD AND TABLE I AND… - Discipleship Ministries
CONCERNS AND PRAYERS* Brief intercessions, petitions, and thanksgivings may be prayed by the leader or spontaneously by members of the congregation. To each of these, all may make a common response, such as: Lord, hear our prayer or UMH 485, 487, 488, or 490. Or a litany of intercession and petition may be prayed. Or a pastoral prayer may be ...
When we gather for worship, United Methodists often pray a prayer of confession together. Through a prayer from The United Methodist Hymnal, The United Methodist Book of Worship, or another source, and a time of silent prayer, we confess our sinfulness before God.
The prayer of confession. The pastor elegantly and profoundly invited us to think about what our hearts were longing for and how God promises to hear our prayers. He asked us to offer our prayers to God, but first, we prayed:
As they gather for worship, United Methodists often offer a prayer of confession. Through spoken prayer and a time of silent prayer, we confess our sinfulness before God. The confession should be followed by a declaration of pardon.
OneWith Prayer of Confession. Merciful God, we confess to you the truth. At times, we have openly rebelled against you. We have chosen the actions or inactions we knew to be against your best will. At other times we have forgotten that our own strength is insufficient.
For a description of Prayers of Confession and Acts of Pardon, see 20-21, which includes musical suggestions for these acts of worship. PSALMS OF CONFESSION Psalm 25 (UMH 756)
