Lord,
There are times, when deep in our soul you seem so far away. Seasons and moments when we find that we have been consumed by our own self-interest, our ambition, our fear, our pride and self-righteousness, our desire to control. When you cause our own hearts to declare and admit our guilt, draw us close and turn us to you. Have us hear your voice cut through all the noise and distraction of this world. Bring to our sinfulness the cleansing waters of your forgiveness, that having been washed, we might know release and freedom in you.
King Jesus
You are the one who is Word made flesh, true light of true light, God with us, the one who will not forsake us, no matter how far we run and now matter how far we might feel we are from your presence. Turn us and faith us to know you are near, to know that you are present and active in your Word. In this moment, quiet whatever distractions and worry we may have on our hearts and minds and write the preached Word of forgiveness on our hearts.
It’s in your name we pray,
Amen.