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A prayer of confession by Rev. Christine Sobania<\/strong> to shine a light on how we are relating to God – all small talk or something deeper?<\/p>\n\n

Prayer of confession<\/h3>\n

Lord, You are only as far away as the sound of our whispers will travel, yet we so often struggle to speak with you intimately. We make small talk sometimes, thanking you for sun and rain, for gentle breezes and low humidity. Though we may be grateful, we know that chatting about the weather is something we do with casual acquaintances and even strangers.<\/p>\n

Hear our purposeful prayers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We maintain substantial vocabularies\u2014collections of words we use for term papers and interoffice memos and for bantering with our buddies. But do we use them to deepen the conversations we have with you?<\/p>\n

Hear our purposeful prayers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forgive us when we are shallow, seeking a quick blessing or a fast favor from you without being willing to invest fully in a trusting, committed relationship with you. Forgive us when we are one-sided, asking always for mercy and compassion, but not returning the same.<\/p>\n

Hear our purposeful prayers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Forgive us when we approach you begging for guidance and direction, but then neglect to follow your instructions. Forgive us when we cry out with our pressing questions, but then stop listening for your answers.<\/p>\n

Hear our purposeful prayers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

May we have another chance to appreciate the fullness of your love? May we try, once again, to shed our self-interest and find joy in serving your interests?<\/p>\n

Hear our purposeful prayers.<\/strong>
\nAmen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 
\n~ by Rev. Christine Sobania<\/strong>, from freshlysqueezedliturgy.blogspot.com<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n\n

 
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\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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