獻身禱詞

全能的上帝, 你賞給我們聖言之惠, 我們心存感激. 願聖言成為我們足前的明燈, 路上的光明, 生活的力量. 請提攜我們, 使用我們, 賴聖神的大能, 去愛去服務他人. 因你的聖子我主基督耶穌之名. 亞們.

Almighty God, we thank you for the gift of your holy word. May it be a lantern to our feet, a light to our paths, and a strength to our lives. Take us and use us to love and serve in the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(A Prayer of Dedication, Common Worship)

 

Confession on Resurrection

Jesus Christ, risen Master and triumphant Lord, we come to you in sorrow for our sins, and confess to you our weakness and unbelief.

We have lived by our own strength, and not by the power of your resurrection. In your mercy, forgive us.
(All) Lord, hear us and help us.

We have lived by the light of our own eyes, as faithless and not believing. In your mercy, forgive us.
(All) Lord, hear us and help us.

We have lived for this world alone, and doubted our home in heaven. In your mercy, forgive us.
(All) Lord, hear us and help us.

(Confession on Resurrection, Common Worship)

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Confession on Cross

Lord Jesus Christ, we confess we have failed you as did your first disciples. We ask for your mercy and your help.


Our selfishness betrays you:
Lord, forgive us.
(All) Christ have mercy.

We fail to share the pain of your suffering:
Lord, forgive us.
(All) Christ have mercy.

We run away from those who abuse you:
Lord, forgive us.
(All) Christ have mercy.

We are afraid of being known to belong to you:
Lord, forgive us.
(All) Christ have mercy.

(Confession on Cross, Common Worship)