ADVENT
Light the first candle on the wreath, then pray. Prayer for Week One of Advent To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. Psalm 25:1 Light the first candle on the wreath, then pray. Advent is a yearly reminder that you have fulfilled your promise to send us a saviour. As we prepare for Christmas once again, Lord help us not get overly caught up in the frantic pace of the shopping and the parties. Rather, may we keep our eyes and hearts lifted up to you, the real reason for the season who brings us true peace. Amen.
Light two candles on the wreath, then pray. Prayer for Week Two of Advent For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him. Baruch 5:9 Light two candles on the wreath, then pray. Lord, as you come to us once again at Christmas, you invite us to come to you as well. Soften our hearts to recognize the areas in life where we need to grow. Smooth over the craggy peaks and deep crevasses that keep us apart from you. May we seek you above everything else and give you to others as the best gift of all this Christmas. Amen.
Light three candles on the wreath, then pray. Prayer for Week Three of Advent Rejoice and exult with all your heart …. The LORD your God, is in your midst. Zephaniah 3:14b, 17a Light three candles on the wreath, then pray. Renew us in your love, Lord, for with you we have nothing to fear. You provide light for our darkness and warmth in the cold winter air. We sing your praises for all you have done for us. May we approach this holy Christmas season with a true spirit of joy and gratitude. Amen.
Light all four candles on the wreath, then pray. Prayer for Week Four of Advent He shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace. Micah 5:4c-5a Light all four candles on the wreath, then pray. Lord, the shepherds will visit you this night, yet you are the greatest shepherd of all. You entered our world as an infant just like we do, and you shared in or plight so we can share in your glory. We will kneel before your manger in humility and awe. Make us worthy to rejoice in your presence among us. Amen.