Here’s an advent prayer from Ann Siddall, and the Stillpoint
Spirituality Centre and Faith Community.
Prayer
for Courage during Advent
Holy One, You call us
to live in this world
as courageous bearers
of hope,
standing in the face
of all that seems
to contradict your
Gospel and demean life.
Let us be courageous.
As the advertisements
turn Christmas into a product,
and elevate
prosperity and material possessions,
help us to show that
the greatest gift of all
is Your presence at
the centre of our lives.
Let us be thankful.
As families gather
and tensions run high,
save us from false
expectations and exclusivity;
from holding onto old
hurts and resentments,
and from seeking love
instead of giving love.
Let us be loving.
Let our celebration
of Christmas be characterized
by our willingness to
risk doing it differently,
and our witnessing to
a deeper source of hope
than that which can
be wrapped in bright paper.
Let
us celebrate!
~ written by Ann Siddall, and posted on the Stillpoint Spirituality Centre and Faith Community website. http://stillpointsa.org.au/prayer/prayers-and-liturgies/
