An Advent Prayer

Gracious God:

Help me to prepare my heart as faithfully as Mary, to be a place of hospitality, awaiting the re-presentation of Christ in my life.

Help me, I pray, to be obedient like Joseph as I journey these next weeks by faith.

Help me, Lord, to be watchful like the shepherds, with new eyes; anticipating the coming of Christ’s light, anew, in the midst of all I see.

Increase my faith, Lord, so I may freely share the hope and love of Christ with others, as confidently as your angels, singing ‘Glory to God’, through Jesus the Christ.      Amen and Amen