Forgive us Father,
We have turned this day for worship into one about ourselves
And forgotten the reasons for why we celebrate
Making a place in our hearts for material happiness
Instead of remembering the everlasting joy that can only come from you
Forgive us Father,
We have exchanged the eternal sacrifice of your Son
And replacing it with gifts to celebrate our own wants and desires
Forgetting the blessings you have given us to share with others
And stressing over the last minute gifts that bear no significance
Forgive us Father,
We have lost the meaning for why we should give
And presents have become a replacement for relationships
Failing to spend the time we should with others
Just like we have not made the time for You in our lives
Forgive us Father…forgive us
