This confession and assurance originally appeared in "August Adventures: A Month-Long Series on Evangelism."
Prayer of Confession
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
—Psalm 51:1-2, 10 NIV
Assurance of Pardon
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.
—Psalm 51:17 NIV
Revised Common Lectionary
Years A, B, C: Lent—Ash Wednesday
Year B: Lent—Fifth Sunday in Lent
Year B: Season after Pentecost—Proper 13 (18)"
Year C: Season after Pentecost—Proper 19 (24)
