Month: April 2022

Righteous LORD, your rules are right and good. You are utterly faithful in your righteousness, consistent and proven. We confess that we have sinned against you, and are unrighteous without your mercy and forgiveness. We should be like you, yet our righteousness is inconsistent. Our love for you is hot and cold, not perfectly faithful. Forgive us for the sake of our Savior, your Son, whose zeal for the church consumed his life. He is the King of Righteousness, who lives forever, and whose resurrection from the dead signaled our justification. Give us life in him, we ask, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:137-144, Tsade)

Wonderful God, with grief and hatred of our sins we come before you now. You have given us many kind gifts, yet we have belittled them. We have not grasped how great you are, and have praised you far less than you deserve. Forgive us, and help us to experience what the Psalmist says: “The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple… Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name… Keep steady my steps according to your promise, and let no iniquity get dominion over me… Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.” Thank you that you sent Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, who kept your law perfectly and in whom you accept us. We rely on him for all things, including this prayer, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:129-136, Pe)

Heavenly Father, we come to you this morning asking forgiveness for our many sins. Our world is full of lies and we are threatened by them. Our adversary the devil is the father of lies. The people around us have exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worship created things. Forgive us for believing lies. You never lie, and we thank you for the many pledges of your love that you have given to us. We ask that by the Holy Spirit, the pledges of your Word would enable us to withstand oppression. Give us deeper understanding of the truths in your word, that we would treasure them above fine gold. We pray in Jesus’ name, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:121-128, ayin)

Holy God, We confess our sinfulness today. We have been double-minded, and we plead now, “we believe, overcome our unbelief.” Enable us to love your law and hope in your word. Thank you that you are our true hiding place and shield, delivering us from the evil of the world, the flesh, and the devil. We confess that we have kept harmful company, whether with other persons, or virtual influences like social media, television, and the like, which only distracted us from seeking you. We pray that you would give us companions who love you and encourage us to do the same. Forgive us through the blood and righteousness of Christ, without whom we would tremble in fearful expectation of your righteous judgment. Amen. (Based on Psalm 119:113-120)