Prayer of Confession

This call to worship originally appeared in "Amazing Love—Advent 2: All in the Family."Call to ConfessionLord, you were favorable to your land;    you restored the fortunes of Jacob.You forgave the iniquity of your people;    you pardoned all their sin.Let me hear what God the Lord will speak,    for he will speak peace to his people,    to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him,    that his glory may dwell in our land.Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;    righteousness and peace will kiss each other.Faithfulness will spring up from the ground,    and righteousness will look down from the sky.The Lord will give what is good,    and our land will yield its increase.Righteousness will go before him    and will make a path for his steps.—Psalm 85:1–2, 8–13 NRSVUEPrayer of ConfessionLord, we confess that sometimes we do not feel your presence. We often live in distress and sorrow.O Lord, let your face shine on us again. Show your might and deliver us from evil, that we may experience your peace. Amen.Revised Common LectionaryYear A: Season after Pentecost—Proper 14 (19)Year B: Advent—Second Sunday of AdventYear B: Season after Pentecost—Proper 10 (15)Year C: Season after Pentecost—Proper 12 (17)