(in unison)

O God, we confess to you that we are a people of unclean lips:

we have complained aloud;

we have spoken harshly to others;

we have used sarcasm.

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Forgive us, Merciful God.

We know that our lips reflect our hearts.

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O God, we ask that you create us to be people of grateful hearts:

let us rejoice aloud;

let us speak kindly to others;

let us use patience.

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Thank You Merciful God

for your patience;

for your kindness;

for your joy.

Amen.