Confessing our sins might seem like a gloomy business - God already knows about them, so what's the point of dwelling on failure? However, confession is more celebratory than we think. It does not simply remind us of our guilt, but points us to our great Saviour, who has atoned for us and lovingly pursues us despite our wandering.
These prayers open with a scriptural call of confession, confess specific sins, thank the Father for Jesus' perfect life and death in our place, ask for the help of the Spirit in pursuing holiness, and close with an assurance of pardon.
"Duguid and Houk show how the heart longing for reconciliation with God can find peace and beauty in biblical confession."?
- Bryan Chapell, Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church
"This book has many virtues. One is its flexibility in being adaptable to a range of situations, including public worship and private devotions... The book covers the whole of the Christian life."?
- Leland Ryken, Professor of English, Wheaton College
Prone to Wander: Prayers of Confession and Celebration is in the following collections:
