In the Season of Advent

In unexpected turns and unnecessary twists,

In darkest nights and dullest moments,

In waiting patiently and struggling to listen,

In longing hearts and wondering minds,

Come, O Come, Emmanuel.

In the year ending already,

In the new beginnings,

In the regular of routines,

In the endless invitations,

Come, O Come, Emmanuel. 

In hopeful journeys,

In painful goodbyes,

In longed-for changes,

In welcoming words,

Come, O Come, Emmanuel. 

In these few short weeks,

In moments brief,

In the here and now,

In Advent days,

Come, O Come, Emmanuel. 

Photo Credit: Waldemar Brandt