From light comes life.
Deep in the earth, a seed begins to grow.
In our imagination, an idea takes root.
In a moment, love grows.
Safe in the womb, a baby turns.
A candle is lit.
We light a candle for peace, sending
prayers high into the inky heavens and
dreams deep into our human soul.
We light a candle for peace. May it light our way.
Song “Medieval Carols”
Forgive us
When we choose the wrong way
Restore us
Help us to have compassion for ourselves and others
To create a world that is good and just
And to carry your dream within us
The Lord’s Prayer in our own language
Psalm 68
Reading Psalm 68
May God arise, may his enemies be scattered;
may his foes flee before him.
2 May you blow them away like smoke—
as wax melts before the fire,
may the wicked perish before God.
3 But may the righteous be glad
and rejoice before God;
may they be happy and joyful.
We pray this Advent time, a time of waiting, for people and situations that are on our hearts, for ongoing lockdowns, for those in hospitals and care homes, the Covid vaccine for so many countries, for war torn areas in Afghanistan, Ukraine, Belarus, Syria, Yemen, Eritrea, Palestine, for Hong Kong, China, Russia, the US, for our governments, for protection for key workers, for people on low or no incomes, for those who are alone and those suffering with depression, for protection for the homeless, asylum seekers and refugees and ensuring that food is reaching the vulnerable…and global warming.
May we not fail you though we face great dangers.
Give us your peace, your wisdom and your strength. Amen
In our watching and in our waiting
Come Lord Jesus
In our hopes and our fears
Come Lord Jesus
In our homes and in our world
Come Lord Jesus
Come Lord Jesus, when least expected.
©Janet Morley adapted
