A Prayer of Repentance for the Church
By Susan "Susie" Kimes
Dear sisters, to complete our time of prayer together we must acknowledge the rebellion of the church before God and ask for His forgiveness. The church has not been the example of holy living we have been called to be. Will you pray with me this prayer asking for His forgiveness?
Lord, we come together as a part of your church to confess our sin against you. Because we are blinded by our disobedience will you give us your heart to pray?
We Confess Our Rebellion
We confess that we have rebelled against you, exchanging your power for programs. We depend on marketing tools instead of prayer. We have taken control of ministry instead of seeking and waiting on you for direction. We care about numbers and dollars more than people. When we pray we do not wait, look or thank you for your answers. We have replaced relationship with you for busyness and ignore you. Because of that, we are blinded to your working among us.
We have replaced intimacy with you for sexual immorality, divorce, substance and family abuse. We are not known as your servants because we make excuses to remain comfortable in ministry instead of accepting the costs that come with becoming a servant. Instead of dying to self we are quick to claim our rights as individuals.
We have ignored your command to love one another as you have loved us. Because of that we build walls of division instead of seeing you in our brothers and sisters. We have missed the blessing that comes from learning from one another.
Forgive Us, Lord
Oh Father, forgive us our sins. In the name of Jesus, give us your servant's heart that all who know us will know You. Lord, we cry out to you to begin revival here in our hearts.
We now choose to surrender to You as Your daughters. Amen.
A Public Confession
If you have surrendered to the Lord I would like to give you the opportunity to make a public confession. Though you may not have all the answers or know what the future holds, if you choose to give all of yourself and your circumstances to the Lord unconditionally, please stand and wave a white Kleenex as your public symbol of surrender.