Inspired by Proverbs 1, Psalm 19, James 3, and Mark 8

Lord and Father, we confess that we have set our minds not on divine, but on human things. Ignoring your counsel and refusing your call, we have put our own needs and desires first and have leaned on our own understanding. We have blessed your name with one breath and cursed your image bearers with the next. Clear us, our Rock and Redeemer, from our open and hidden faults. Make us blameless and innocent,…