Advent
The light shines in the darkness
And the darkness has not overcome it.
We are easily distracted by the darkness
of unease and anxiety.
Light of Christ, shine in our lives,
and in Your world with Your renewing hope.
We are easily distracted by the darkness
of violence and power.
Light of Christ, shine in our lives,
and in Your world with Your everlasting peace.
We are easily distracted by the darkness
of isolation and fear.
Light of Christ, shine in our lives,
and in Your world with Your unending love.
We are easily distracted by the darkness
of doubt and despair.
Light of Christ, shine in our lives,
and in Your world with Your life-giving joy.
We are easily distracted by the darkness
of our old lives and by what has been.
Light of Christ, shine in our lives,
be born among us, and make all things new.
The light shines in the darkness
And the darkness has not overcome it.
Amen.
