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\nGraffiti on graffiti<\/em>  (Photo: Irene Bom)<\/span><\/p>\n

 
\n 
\nAssurance<\/strong> is one of the synonyms for trust<\/strong> (noun).<\/p>\n

Searching for assurance<\/strong> on re-worship.blogspot.com<\/a> I came across many references to Words of Assurance<\/strong> (of forgiveness), often used in the service after a time of confession. <\/p>\n

Here are some words of assurance written by John Birch<\/strong> – assurance that goes a lot deeper than feelings alone as it is based on the character and love of God.<\/p>\n\n

Confession and forgiveness<\/h3>\n

(A moment or two of quiet where we might make our silent confession to God)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against him.\u2019<\/em>
\n(Romans 4:7-8)<\/div>\n

 
\nFor your embracing love
\na Father’s love
\na Mother’s love
\nThe love that sees our failings
\nand forgives us
\nThe love that sees our joys
\nand embraces us
\nThe love that knows no ending
\nor beginning
\nThe love that could die for us
\nand did
\nWe bless you.
\nWe bless you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 written by John Birch<\/strong>, and posted on http:\/\/www.faithandworship.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n

From the blog:<\/strong>
\nForgiven and forgotten<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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My main inspiration for featuring this\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "bible"","block_context":{"text":"bible","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/gentle-words-are-a-tree-of-life.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/gentle-words-are-a-tree-of-life.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/gentle-words-are-a-tree-of-life.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":15416,"url":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/2024\/07\/15\/slow-us-down\/","url_meta":{"origin":7012,"position":5},"title":"Slow us down","author":"Irene Bom","date":"July 15, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Prayer of Confession O God, we long to rest in you, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0to trust in your goodness, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in your care for us, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0in your abundant life. But we don\u2019t know how to rest \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0and we have forgotten how to trust: We seek material goods that we don\u2019t really need. We befriend\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "confession"","block_context":{"text":"confession","link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/confession\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wydale_view_over_hills.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wydale_view_over_hills.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wydale_view_over_hills.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/wydale_view_over_hills.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Irene Bom","author_link":"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/author\/irenebom-com\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/bible\/\" rel=\"category tag\">bible<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/prayer_matters\/category\/confession\/\" rel=\"category tag\">confession<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Graffiti on graffiti  (Photo: Irene Bom)     Assurance is one of the synonyms for trust (noun). Searching for assurance on re-worship.blogspot.com I came across many references to Words of Assurance (of forgiveness), often used in the service after a time of confession. 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