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Each Sunday we offer confession, sometimes using the words: 

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen. 

Reflect

What secrets do you try to hide from God?  What thoughts lurk in your mind which need to be cleansed?  In what ways is your love for God imperfect?  Do you magnify God’s name in daily life? 

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We then pray together: 

Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves.  We have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone.  We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.  For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.  Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your way, to the glory of your holy name. 

Amen.  

Reflect

What sin did you commit last week?  In what ways did you fail to live out your calling — “things we have left undone”? 

Hear now God’s word of forgiveness spoken directly to you. 

God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made us alive together with Christ.  By grace you have been saved.  In the name of Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.  Almighty God strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.  Amen. 

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Tags: devotions, fasting, Lent, resentment