Gracious and Merciful Father,                                                          

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 fail to be in awe of the wisdom You have displayed by our redemption in Christ (Ephesians 3:7-10).

We confess that we frequently hide from You instead of running to You with the boldness and confidence You have provided for us in Christ (Ephesians 3:11-13).

We confess 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