Saturday, 8 March 2014

An Advent/ Lenten Confession (Little Canticle 1)



Gracious God, I am your servant; make the service I render fully worthy.

Let every moment I live be in witness to you; for you have brought me back to your ways.

You looked at me, in your deep love when I had let chaos reign in my life; you restored it to order.

You made me know your presence and gave me assurance of your love for me; I felt your closeness.

Your scarred hands held me; I gazed upon your pierced brow.

Your forgiveness overwhelmed me; for I had forsaken the way I know to be yours.

But, gracious God, now you have brought me back to you, I know I have a great responsibility.

A calling to proclaim your name and your love; wherever I may be.

My God, in whom I trust, send your Holy Spirit upon me that I may fulfil your calling.

Open my mouth, O mighty God, ever to  be singing your praise and of your glory.