Yesterday during our church service, we responsively read this confession. It is one of the most beautiful I have ever heard.
Leader: We were heavy with sorrow, but Joy interrupted
We were deep in the night, but a Star appeared
We were silent with sadness, but the Heavens rang
People: And the splendor shone around them
When the time had fully come
Leader: We were hardened by conflict, but Love intervened
We were frightened by shadows, but Light took them away
We were haunted by fears, but a Child brought us Hope
People: And she laid Him in a manger
When the time had fully come
Leader: We were dismal and defeated, but Faith set us on fire
We were weary and complaining, but our hearts discovered Praise
We were doubtful and confused, but a door to Life was opened
People: And the guiding star went before them
When the time had fully come
Leader: We were arrogant and angry, but His Innocence disarmed us
We were cruel, crude and clumsy, but His Grace made all things new
We were selfish, narrow, greedy, but His Joy we had to share
People: And they offered them their treasured gifts
When the time had fully come
Leader: We were sheep who had lost their way, but the Sheperd knew our names
We were strangers without a country, but our Kingdom came to us
We were children far from home, but God sent His Son to guide
People: And the Word was made flesh
When the time had fully come
AMEN!
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