As we begin our preparation for the birth of the Lord, we ask God to forgive us for the times we have turned away from God.

Christ is our King, who judges us fairly and with love. Let us confess to him our faults.

Let us pray that in the present hour and in the end-times to come God may find us faithful.

We ask forgiveness from our God who saves us.

Through the sacrifice of God’s Son, Jesus, our sins are forgiven. We turn now to God for that forgiveness.

My friends, we turn now for forgiveness to the God who delivers us.

Scripture today will speak of approaching the throne of God not in fear but confidently to receive mercy and find grace to help us. With that hope we turn to God to ask forgiveness.

To help us become closer followers of Christ, we confess our failings to our merciful God.

We express gratitude and ask forgiveness from the one for whom and through whom all things exist.

With love for God’s commandments and remorse for our sins, we turn to the Lord for forgiveness.