Here's a benediction inspired by the song of Zachariah in Luke 1.
Benediction
(based on Luke 1: 78-79)
A new day
is dawning!
Despite
what we see and hear in the world around us,
the sunrise
is coming.
When it
comes, it will break through the darkness of our world—
darkness
caused by violence and death and hunger and despair.
And all
those who now sit huddled in the shadows
will be
able to rise and walk with confidence in the light.
So go from
here with courage and hope,
to love and
serve the Lord. Amen.
