Here’s a responsive prayer of confession inspired by
Isaiah 65: 17-25. It was written by
Marcia Plumb, and posted on the Community
of Christ website.
Prayer
of Confession
(inspired by Isaiah 65: 17-25)
We confess to each other and to You, our Creator,
that we fall short of being what we have been
created to be,
what we have committed ourselves to be,
disciples of the kingdom.
Hear
us, forgive us,
renew
our resolve to build the kingdom of peace.
We often seek out the easiest paths;
paths of least involvement in places where we might
be uncomfortable,
or paths of self-centeredness.
Hear
us, forgive us,
renew
our resolve to build the kingdom of peace.
Forgive us for getting so caught up in the world’s
trappings
and its false messages of hope
that we lose sight of the hope of the kingdom,
which brings healing and peace to a world in
turmoil.
Hear
us, forgive us,
renew
our resolve to build the kingdom of peace.
In this time of worship may we resolve to become
more kingdom-minded
to be your peacemakers here and now.
Amen.
~ written by Marcia Plumb, and posted on the Community
of Christ website. http://www.cofchrist.org/worship12-13/13-11-17.asp
