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confession: the earth is yours

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The earth is yours, O Lord,

and everything in it belongs to you.

We confess that we have treated “our own” as exclusive property

and cut off those in need from the gift of your abundance.

We have ignored orphans, widows, and foreigners,

as if there were someone else to care for them.

We confess that we have not looked closely enough at others,

and we have failed to see in our own lives

the abundant gift of your love.

Forgive us.

Restore us to wholeness,

and call us back to your way,

through the grace of Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids IA

prayer: clarity

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A prayer for wholeness for Easter 4 (Psalm 23, John 10), combined with the day of prayer for Colombia.
Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church

One: Lord, we pray that we may have clarity of vision,
even when what we see is uncomfortable.
All: We pray that we may have clarity of hearing
as you call us to join your mission.
One: We pray that our hearts remain open to
seeing you in the others you call, from other places,
that there may be one flock, one shepherd.
All: We pray that our voices may sing,
proclaim truth and only speak words of love.
One: We pray that our feet always remain
“eager to bring the gospel of peace.”
All: Help us, O God, to step forward in confidence,
breaking down barriers and welcoming all people
into your life of shalom, of peace and healing. Amen.