Confession and Forgiveness

from Compline for Holy Week by Andy and Pr. Elise Pokel

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Holy Mother Hen,
I confess that I have not allowed you to gather me in.
I confess that I’ve been running from the refuge you offer.

I’ve been fighting with my siblings and neighbors
because I want to be right more than I want
to be in right relationship;
my pride and fear keep my arms crossed
and my heart closed.
I long to be seen and known,
but I’m terrified of what you will see and know.

I confess that you know me, despite my efforts to hide.
You gave me life and sustain me now
with your very body.
Help me to trust that I can rest in your arms.
Shelter me under your wings.
Forgive me for the ways I have rebelled against you
and wounded my siblings in thought or deed.
Remind me that there is nothing to strive for ––
you know what I need and gladly provide it.
Grant me rest in my body and my spirit this night,
and grant me the courage
to imagine your Kingdom on earth.

Amen.

Hear this, beloved little one:
God rejoices when you turn and return.

Search, and you will find.
Find, and you will be found.
Loosen your grip, that you may be more tightly held,
more warmly comforted, and more tenderly nourished.
Your stony heart will soften like the river’s frozen mouth,
your stiff neck will relax
to better see the pain around you.
The more you love, the more you will grieve,
but your grief will turn to joy.

God forgives your sins and remembers them no more.
In the name of the Mother, Son, and Holy Spirit,
receive this divine peace.

Amen.

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from Compline for Holy Week, released March 27, 2021

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Andy and Elise Pokel Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elise Pokel is a pastor, and Andy Pokel is a church musician. They share a joyful, musical, slightly chaotic home in Minneapolis, MN with their two sons. They have more music available under the name "Foundry Hymnal" on all streaming services.

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