Here’s
a prayer of confession and petition inspired by Psalm 139. It was written by Rev. Susan A. Blain and
Rev. Scott Ressman.
Prayer of Confession and Petition
(inspired by Psalm
139)
God,
you know us better than we know ourselves.
You
know our thoughts,
our
weaknesses,
our
motivations,
our
sins.
And
you love us still.
Forgive
us when we don’t believe such love is true or possible;
When
we wonder how You could love us just as we are,
when
we forget our intricate construction,
fearfully,
wonderfully
made,
in
Your image!
Remove
from our minds every thought which keeps us from you.
Break
down the walls,
push
aside the pride,
and
help us to trust anew.
You
know our hearts.
And
you love us still.
Amen.
~
from All Things New, written by Rev.
Susan A. Blain and Rev. Scott Ressman. Posted on the United Church of Christ website. http://www.ucc.org/50/pdfs/worship-resources.pdf
