A Prayer for Advent Week 2

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“Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low.
The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” – Luke 3.5-6

God of Peace,
Our world is so topsy-turvy
it always has been,
and yet you promise us
peace which is everlasting.

Our hearts may feel anything but peaceful
during this Advent time.
We have things to do,
people to see,
gifts to wrap,
and cookies to bake.
When our to do list grows too big
gently remind us
you came among us
to be our peace.

Your peace
is the deepest longing
in our heart.
Your peace
is what settles
our worries and fears.
Your peace
is always present
even when we do not know it.

As we settle into this season
may we be aware of those
who do not know peace and your peace:
those who are at war
and those who live in war zones,
those who are restless and disturbed
and those who feel helpless,
those who are isolated and alone
and those who are on the edge,
those who are hungry and homeless
and those who are seeking community.

Fill our hearts with your peace
so we may be messengers of peace
in our actions and in our words
in this season and beyond.

Your invitation to peace is the instrument
shaping our Advent path to the manger
where we meet the Prince of Peace.
Amen.

Photo Credit: Joanna Kosinska