Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm
29
Romans
8:12-17
John
3:1-17
Prayer of Confession [from WHEN HEAVEN STANDS OPEN: LERW, YEAR B]
Holy God, we confess that we live unclean lives among
unclean people. Unless you touch us we are lost, unless you save us we are
condemned. Yet you have declared that your purpose in sending Christ Jesus is
not for condemnation, but for our salvation, and this salvation is not only for
us, but for the whole world. Free
us, O God, from our countless fears. Forgive us, O Lord, for our
tendency toward the flesh. Impart to us your Holy Spirit, that Christ might be
formed in us for your glory and majesty and honor!