Reading — John 1:43–51, Confession — Gracious God, we confess that at times this week we went our own direction. Our priorities did not align with your priorities. We chose to sin against you. Please forgive us. Grant us the grace we cannot earn and only you can provide. Through your Son, Jesus Christ our... Read more »

Reading — II Timothy 3:16–17, Confession — Almighty God, you have clearly said that your will for my life is that I would love you above all things and love my neighbor as myself. I confess that I have fallen short of the mark with my thoughts, words, and behavior. For the sake of Jesus,... Read more »

Reading — John 1:1–18, Confession — Merciful God, We confess that we have sinned against you with our hearts, bodies, and minds. We have sinned against our neighbors too. Please, take away our guilt and replace it with grace. Encourage us to boldly share your grace with our neighbors. In the name of Jesus Christ... Read more »

Reading — John 13:1–17, Confession — Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbor in thought, word, and deed; through negligence, through weakness, and through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ who died... Read more »

Reading — I Kings 18:15–24, Confession — Heavenly Father, I pray for you to forgive me for I have sinned against you. I fear the opinion of others. I want to look good in their eyes. I trade in your Word of life for whatever words others may be speaking. Forgive me Father. Cleanse my... Read more »

Reading — Esther 4:9–16, Confession — Gracious God, have mercy on us. In your compassion, forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone. Uphold us by your Spirit so that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name. Amen.

Reading — Daniel 6:1–10, Confession — Most Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you by words spoken and unspoken. We were timid to speak your name. We did not seek your guidance when we acted. Forgive our sins. We ask that your Holy Spirit would fill us with courage to follow your... Read more »

Reading — Philemon 8–17, Confession — Gracious God, we confess that we are quick to ask for forgiveness, but slow to grant it. We want justice for those that hurt us and we want leniency when we hurt others. Please forgive us. Help us remember the grace we freely receive from you is available to... Read more »

Reading — 1 Samuel 16:1–13, Confession — All knowing God to whom all hearts are like open books, I confess that I have fallen short of your will for my life. I have gotten distracted and not kept you at the center of my life. I have failed in so many ways in loving my... Read more »

Reading — Luke 1:26–38, Confession — Gracious God, I admit that I have not been zealous enough in my discipleship. I have not struggled to understand the great ideas of the faith, nor have I really attempted to give you mastery over my life. In my busyness, insecurity, and fear, I have often ignored your... Read more »