Day 20: Seeking God to hear of our confession of unrighteousness
Adrienne Hancock
February 24, 2008 · 10:31 PMGracious Lord, This week we pray for our city to become righteous. To seek your justice so that your way will be done. But we need to deal with ourselves first. What is so easy to spot in others - what we eagerly point out and look down at - is growing in us as well. Take away the dirty weights that we carry around. Forgive us for ignoring others, not loving people who are hard to love, being defensive and not holding others accountable. Help us build each other up. Heal our wounds and unite us to spread your Word. You want to forgive us and now we ask forgiveness. I’m sorry for being discouraged even when your Word says you have a plan (Jerimiah 29:11). I’m sorry for fostering and spreading anger when you warn us not to (Ephesians 4:29-32). I’m sorry for trying to do it myself when you are obviously more capable, have better ideas, and desire to give me more than I could imagine anyway (Isaiah 55:8-9). I want to do better. I know it won’t work without you. Help me remember these scriptures, spend time in prayer, react with kindness, and take deep breaths! Thank you Jesus, Amen.
Nick
February 25, 2008 · 12:55 PM
Dear Lord, it is much easier to say comforting words than to share your truth in love. I am trapped with deceit and hypocrisy. My acts include no true convictions from you. I care more about the flesh than I care about you. I confess the many times I let your name and the cross in vain and withhold your words from people. But your power sustains despite the my defect. Thank you God, for you promise ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’. Please continue to pour out that grace, that we may open up and confess our weaknesses all the more gladly, so people will see your name alone is sufficient, and beyond all defense and advocates.