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 frequently speak hard words against You saying that righteousness is worthless and wickedness goes unpunished (Malachi 3:13-15).

We confess that we often talk of serving instead of actually being the faithful remnant in word and deed for Your glory (Malachi 3:16-18).

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.