Here’s a prayer of
intercession for the end of Advent (or Christmas Eve) when all four Advent
candles (hope, peace, joy, love) have been lit.
It was written by Joanna Harader.
Advent Bidding Prayer
Holy One, be the light in our darkness tonight.
As we have lit the candle of hope,
As we have lit the candle of hope,
we pray for those who feel hopeless . . .
As we have lit the candle of peace,
we pray for all victims of violence . . .
As we have lit the candle of joy,
we pray for those whose hearts are weighed down
by sorrow . . .
As we have lit the candle of love,
we pray for those who do not feel loved,
for those who struggle to love others . . .
Holy One, be the light in our darkness tonight,
that we might reflect your light into the dark
corners of our world. Amen.
~ written by Joanna Harader, and posted on her Spacious
Faith blog. http://spaciousfaith.com/
