An Advent Prayer
Christ Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness,
Send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do
Seek quiet
spaces to hear your voice each day.
spaces to hear your voice each day.
We who are anxious over many things
Look forward
to your coming among us.
to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways
Long for
the complete joy of your kingdom.
the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy
Seek the
joy of your presence.
joy of your presence.
We are your people,
Walking in
darkness, yet seeking the light.
darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
By Henri Nouwen