by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 10, 2023 | Essentials-Liturgy, Prayers of Confession List of Topics
Prayers of Confession on Healing Adapted from 2 Chronicles 7:14-15 (ESV) God says, “If my people, Who are called by my name, humble themselves, and pray And seek my face and turn from their wicked ways,” “I will hear from heaven and I will...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 10, 2023 | Essentials-Liturgy, Prayers of Confession List of Topics
Prayers of Confession on Trials We gather today and recognize our need for You. We admit that it is easy to lose sight of Your goodness and purpose when faced with emotional, physical, and spiritual storms. Forgive us for the times we lack trust in Your promises. Help...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 10, 2023 | Essentials-Liturgy, Prayers of Confession List of Topics
Prayers of Confession on Self-Preservation Almighty God, we, too often, live in fear. Fear drives our self-preservation, our self-centered decisions, and prevents us from comprehending the wonder of your presence among us. Like Peter, we would desire to build a...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 10, 2023 | Essentials-Liturgy, Prayers of Confession List of Topics
Prayers of Confession on Impatience Gracious God, when I think of how you created all things in a step-by-step manner, I am reminded of my own impatience. There are so many times, Lord, when I want you to move at my pace, not yours. I confess that this is not only...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 5, 2023 | Essentials-Liturgy, Prayers of Confession List of Topics
Prayers of Confession on Isolation Inspired by John 1:5b-8 God, You are light and there is no darkness in You at all. We claim to have fellowship with You and with one another, yet because of our sin we walk in the dark shadows of isolation. We lie to ourselves and to...
by Stuart Strachan Jr. | Jul 5, 2023 | Essentials-Liturgy, Prayers of Confession List of Topics
Prayers of Confession on God’s Character Almighty God, you are faithful, true, and unchanging, but we do not always trust and obey. You as we should. In our pride we challenge Your rule over us. In our shortsightedness we are slow to obey, or we ignore...