We come before you to confess our sin as Your redeemed and beloved children. May Your Spirit alone convict us of our sin and remind us of our pardon in Christ through repentance.

We confess that we often choose to run from You instead of returning to You after You have torn and struck us down because of our unfaithfulness (Hosea 6:1-2).

We confess that we frequently fail to press on to know You who are faithful and life giving (Hosea 6:3).

We confess all of these things before You because You are faithful to forgive us in Christ. Bless us with the assurance of our pardon by Your Holy Spirit in Christ alone by faith alone through Your grace alone from Your Word.

Amen.