For Week of May 10, 2021

WEEKLY PRAYER GUIDE

“Prayers of Confession”

The prayer of confession is an invitation to speak deep and honest words about our condition before God. Such honesty is not always easy, so the urging of the Holy Spirit is needed to dig deep within in order to survey our hearts and speak our truth. As we enter this space of humble submission we are met by the amazing grace of God. We can, therefore, think of the prayer of confession not as an obligation but as a gift of grace.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord,

and of your steadfast love,

for they have been from of old.

Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;

According to your steadfast love remember me,

For your goodness’ sake, O Lord!

Good and upright is the Lord;

Therefore he instructs sinners in the way.

For your name’s sake, O Lord,

Pardon my guilt, for it is great.

Turn to me and be gracious to me,

For I am lonely and afflicted.

Relieve the troubles of my heart,

And bring me out of my distress.

Consider my affliction and my trouble,

And forgive all my sins.

Psalm 25:6-8, 11, 16-18

This week write your own prayers of confession and meditate on God’s word:

Psalm 51

1 John 1:8-2:2