Eternal God, whose promise to us is never broken, we confess that we fail to follow
you. Though you have bound yourself to us, we run from your embrace. In Jesus
Christ you serve us freely, but we refuse your love and withhold ourselves from
others. We do not love you fully or love one another as you command.
In your mercy, forgive and cleanse us. Lead us once again to your arms and unite us
to Christ, who is the bread of life and the vine from which we grow in grace. Lord,
have mercy on us for Christ’s sake. Amen.
