This is the Litany of Confession we used this morning during our worship service. Someone asked me for a copy so I figured I would share it. It is adapted from a Presbyterian book of worship.

Prayer of Confession

Almighty God: you alone are good and holy. Forgive us for our sins, purify our lives, and make us brave disciples.

We do not ask you to keep us safe,but to keep us loyal, so that we may serve Jesus Christ.Your goodness continues to lead us to repentance, and we are controlled by the love of Christ.

We confess our sins and cry out that you to make us more like your son Jesus.

From lack of reverence for truth and beauty; for participating with carnal and ugly things;

O God, deliver us.

From cowardice that avoids the truth; laziness content with half-truth;or arrogance that thinks we know it all;

O God, deliver us.

From loving in words and talk rather than in truth and deed.

O God, deliver us.

From a hypocritical life and worship; from all that is hollow or insincere;

O God, deliver us.

From loving the pleasures of the world, from rudeness, pride and gossip.

O God, deliver us.

From neglect of your word and the fellowship and worship of your church

O God, deliver us.

From being satisfied with things as they are in the church or in the world;from failing to share your indignation about injustice;

O God, deliver us.

From selfishness, entitlement, or self-pity;

O God, deliver us.

From token concern for the poor,for lonely or loveless people;from confusing faith with good feelings, or love with wanting to be loved;

O God, deliver us.

From losing our savor as the salt of the earth and hiding our lights from a dark world

O God, deliver us

From trusting idols and trying to serve two masters,

O God, deliver us.

God we believe your promise to forgive all our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We take comfort that you look in mercy on those who are humble, and contrite and who tremble at your word. Amen

Adapted from the book of common worship p. 404, Westminster/John Knox Press Louisville, KY 1993