Saturday, 7 December 2024

A Prayer for Advent Week 2




 “Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low.    

The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth,

and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” – Luke 3.5-6


God of Peace,

Our world is so topsy-turvy

it always has been,

and yet you promise us

peace which is everlasting.


Our hearts may feel anything but peaceful

during this Advent time.

We have things to do, 

people to see,

gifts to wrap, 

and cookies to bake.

When our to do list grows too big

gently remind us 

you came among us 

to be our peace. 


Your peace

is the deepest longing

in our heart.

Your peace

is what settles

our worries and fears.

Your peace

is always present

even when we do not know it.


As we settle into this season

may we be aware of those

who do not know peace and your peace:

those who are at war

and those who live in war zones,

those who are restless and disturbed

and those who feel helpless,

those who are isolated and alone

and those who are on the edge,

those who are hungry and homeless

and those who are seeking community.


Fill our hearts with your peace

so we may be messengers of peace

in our actions and in our words

in this season and beyond.


Your invitation to peace is the instrument

shaping our Advent path to the manger

where we meet the Prince of Peace.

Amen.



Photo Credit: Joanna Kosinska



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