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A Responsive Confession for Lent
by Sherry Castello
MANY: Disturb our peace, O God. Give us clear eyes to see the suffering around us on all sides and the courage to ask what you require of us. ONE: We confess that we protect our hearts from pain by judging those in need, although we have not walked life's paths in their shoes. MANY: Give us the true humility to know that we do not know the hearts of those we judge. Give us a glimpse of your love that sees us all as your beloved children. ONE: And we confess that we would rather talk about what your teachings mean than be taught by the struggles of trying to live them. MANY: God, help us to trust you enough to follow you into a life of loving. Give us brave companions for the journey into hope. -from the 98 Seeds Lenten/Easter worship packet. Sherry Castello is the chef for an urban ministry called The Gospel Cafe in Waco, Texas. ~art by Rene Boldt |
ONE: God, we come to you in confession. More than we seek you and your will, we seek our own comfort and advantage. We have allowed ourselves to become blinded to the needs of our brothers and sisters so that we can enjoy our privilege.