September 12, 2010
Luke 15:1-10
1 Timothy 1:12-17
Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Psalm 14

Prayers Of Confession And Pardon For Lent

First Sunday in Lent

from the book
Restore Me
Litanies, Prayers And Dialogues For Lent and Easter


Craig M. Sweet



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Righteous God, our refuge and our strength; mightily we have
sinned and greatly we need your forgiveness. Not only have we
listened to the subtle temptations of Satan, but we have openly
worked for the Sin which you so rightly oppose Knowing our human
weakness we have come to you seeking strength for our souls and
relief for our bodies. For we need to speak to Satan as Jesus
did, saying "Be gone!"
Forgive us O God, purge our unrighteousness in the holy fire of
your love and forge us into your pure and shining instruments.
(silent prayer)
M: Hear the Good News: "The free gift is not like the trespass."
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
P: Thanks be to God! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are
forgiven! Amen!

O Wisdom of the Ages, you gave us minds that we might seek your
truth, however, by our selfishness we have used them to ...

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