Advent 1: Keep Awake

“And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.” – Mark 13.37

Keep Awake is the appeal of Advent.

Keep awake my heart

so I may be and share love.

Keep awake my eyes

so I may see God among us.

Keep awake my ears

so I may hear the cry of the poor.

Keep awake my mouth

so I may raise my voice in praise.

Keep awake my hands

so I may do what is mine to do.

Keep awake my feet

so I may go where God needs me.

Keep awake my life

so I may encounter Emmanuel.

Keep awake in the Advent journey

and grasp how Emmanuel is calling

my life to be transformed this season.

Keep awake and be on guard

to choose life-giving, soul-stirring,
purposeful actions in this season
of joy, hope, peace and love.

Keep Awake!

Blessings on the Advent journey!