Approach and confession prayer 22 September 2024

Praise the Lord

The Righteous One

The Mighty One

The Wise One

Praise the Lord

Bow in worship before God’s holy throne

for the seasons were ordained at God’s decree

the time for planting and reaping

were set in motion by God’s hand

the infinite beauty of each leaf on each tree

the delicacy of a dew encrusted cobweb

the tenderness of a parent’s embrace

all point to the One whom we know

and long to know more

the One whom we love

and long to love more

the One who we adore

and worship today

in our songs, in our prayers, in our congregating

as one people

drawn together by our faith in the Son, Christ Jesus

Jesus

Our Lord and Saviour

draw near to us as we draw near to you

and in a moment of quiet bring our confessions before you

[pause]

for the ways we’ve sinned individually and in common with others, we are truly sorry

we seek your forgiveness that by your righteousness we can truly come before your throne of grace

May the grace and power of the Holy Spirit

pour into us and our worship today

cleansing and renewing us

in the name of Jesus we pray

Amen