A Christmas Prayer
Lord as we celebrate Your birth
May we live knowing
Jesus, You are our Hope
Jesus, You are our Peace
May we share with all those around us
Family, friends and strangers that
Jesus, You are our Joy
Jesus, You are Love
Great God of love and light.
We remember the star that shone
to first lead people to your Son.
Lead us now, by the light of your love, that
we also may follow you to new life in Him.
Teach us and show us how to live in love
In a world that is filled with violence.
May we be just, truthful and willing to love
All those that we meet along the way.
Those that are filled with sorrow
May they know joy & be comforted
Those that are hungry
May they be fed & be satisfied
Those that are lonely
May they know love & find community
Those that are angry
May they find peace & restoration
May we love freely
And know God with Us
May we give joyfully
And know God with Us
May we receive with wonder
And know God with Us
As we celebrate Your entry into
The human timeline by birth
Messy, complicated, mysterious
May You enter into our lives again
Glory be to God
Amen