Deuteronomy 11:1-17 OR Isaiah 43:8-15
Psalm 94 OR 35
John 8:48-59
Romans 1:8-15 (16-17) 18-32; 2:1-11 OR Galatians 6:1-18
PRAYER OF CONFESSION [from GREATER ATTENTION: LERW, YEAR D]
O God our Creator, we confess we are without excuse, for though we know you in part, we often fail to honor you as God or give you thanks. We have allowed futility, senselessness, and darkness to overtake our thoughts, which are but an empty breath. Claiming wisdom, we have act foolishly, exchanging your glory for lifeless images, and the truth about you for the lies of the world. We have worshiped your creatures and our own creations rather you, our Creator, who alone are holy and blessed forever! Forgive us, O God, for our impurity and for every lapse into idolatry. Protect us, O God, against every temptation and every tempter. Rise up and contend with those who contend with your people, that we, with your help, might learn how to desire and choose the right, the good, and the true. For without you, O LORD, we have no hope of peace or prosperity; apart from you, we can do nothing.
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