Prayer

Father, prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth joyfully! 

We thank you for faithfully doing what you promised 

long ago when you sent your Son to earth 

so that we might have the chance 

to become part of your family. 

Let the promise of your second coming 

inspire us to live with hope and purpose.

As we wait for your plan to unfold, 

give us the patience we need. 

Remind us of the peace we can access 

when we take time to still ourselves before you 

and remember that you are God. 

We thank you that you are both sovereign and gracious.

Help us to find rest in the midst of what feels like chaos in our world. 

Amen