Here’s a prayer for the start of Advent from lutheranjulia. It was posted on RevGalBlogPals.
Prayer for the Start of Advent
Lord,
we have pulled out the Advent wreath,
the Christmas tree, the poinsettias.
We dusted off the hymns, unsung for a year,
and unearthed the words of your prophets.
Yet, in your eyes,
these efforts are for nothing
without the regular, persistent, deep pursuit
of justice for all people.
Our efforts are hollow without consistent
work
toward peace, reconciliation,
and participation in your mission for creation.
In our hearts, we do long
to be your people,
to carry out your
mission,
to be lights in the
darkness—
proof that no
darkness can overcome your truth.
Awaken us to action.
Stir us to courage.
Rouse us to prepare a
way in the wilderness for your coming,
clearing the brush of
oppression, racism,
injustice, and
hopelessness—
so that all may see
your light and perceive your coming.
Amen.
