Prayer of Confession From Feasting on the Word Merciful God, we confess that we have not lived as your faithful children. We have kept silent in the midst of prejudice and hatred. We have been idle in the face of violence and injustice. We have not been a light to the nations, and our lives have not revealed your glory. Forgive us, gracious God. Repair the ugliness of our sin and restore in us your beautiful grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.