Here’s a reflection/poem which might serve as a call to worship
for an Advent or Blue Christmas worship service. It was written by Christine Sine after the
death of her mother. It was posted on Godspace.
Advent Reflection
On this long dark night we await
the coming of Christ.
We long for the light of his presence,
With us and in us.
We long for the light of his presence,
With us and in us.
When our souls are deeply
troubled,
and our hearts break with the weight of sorrow,
may our grief be seasoned with love,
and our sorrow be buoyed by hope.
and our hearts break with the weight of sorrow,
may our grief be seasoned with love,
and our sorrow be buoyed by hope.
In our times of God-forsakenness
and estrangement,
May we gaze on the innocent One,
made perfect through suffering.
and see in him our vulnerable God,
who saves in weakness and pain.
May we gaze on the innocent One,
made perfect through suffering.
and see in him our vulnerable God,
who saves in weakness and pain.
May our suffering empty us of
pride,
and lead us to true joy
our only security,
in Christ the infinite depths of God’s grace.
and lead us to true joy
our only security,
in Christ the infinite depths of God’s grace.
~ Christine Sine, posted on
Godspace. http://godspace-msa.com/2014/11/07/getting-ready-for-a-blue-christmas/
