Prayers of Confession on Reformation Day

On this Reformation Sunday, we remember those who’ve gone before us, willing to stand up for what they knew was right. We consider how you have called us, oh God, to stand up for the truth. However, we have often done so without loving others. You show us in 1 John that the truth is worth defending is rooted in love for one another. So we confess to you today all of the times we have not loved as you love. We fail to be selfless, and instead do what feels easy or what comes naturally. Forgive us, we pray. 

Time of silent reflection and confession… 

Amen.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill