Merciful God, we thank you for every voice you’ve sent into our world to preach repentance and proclaim the way of salvation. Give us contrite hearts and help us to turn away from sin. And give us open and receptive hearts that joyfully welcome the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer.Help us in this Advent season to honor Jesus in thought, word, and deed. Help us to follow him and to walk in the light as he is in the light. We confess our sins, trusting that you are faithful and just to forgive us and purify us from all unrighteousness. Thank you for the forgiveness and renewal you have given to us through Christ Jesus. Make us able and ready to graciously forgive those who have sinned against us.
O God, restore and renew us today. And make our lives a testimony of your power to restore and renew us. Help us to live by faith. And make our lives shining demonstrations of your promise to save and restore.
Through Christ, we pray. Amen.
