Prayer of Praise and Confession

Ron Reeson

Arising from the words of Psalm 8

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A prayer of praise

Our Lord and Ruler
Your name is wonderful everywhere on earth
You let your glory be seen in the heavens above
And in the praises from children and tiny infants

Our Lord and Ruler
Your name is wonderful everywhere on earth

Ponder these words for a short time

A prayer of confession

Ron Reeson

arising from other words in Psalm 8

All who turn against you are left speechless.
O God, we turn against You so often. 
We neglect and deny You. 
We have no excuse.
We are speechless Please forgive us

“Why do you care about us humans?
Yes, why Lord? It is incredible! Beyond our believing.
Our lives, our way of living, is nothing like you hoped for in your creatures.
We have turned everyone to our own way. Please forgive us.

You have crowned us with glory and honour.
In all creation You give us a prestigious place,
making us special , unique, wonderful.
You award each of us as “Citizen of the planet”, every year.
But we spurn that honour, and abuse that recognition.
O Creator God, please forgive us.

You let us rule everything your hands have made.
O God, You have given us tremendous power and responsibility.
But we have despoiled your creation and damaged it almost beyond repair.
We have been selfish, and careless in our use of earth’s resources,
plundering for our own satisfaction and comfort.
O God, please forgive us, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.