the confession of the body, and one hand

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Father, I pray for the grace to relinquish what separates me from you, the heart to serve and love your body as you have, the boldness to be faithful, the wisdom to be gentle, and the humility to reside with you.

Not me, but Christ in me.I seek what elevates me, and what proclaims my glory.
Humble me, Father, What a terrifying thing.

Amen.