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Prayer for the fourth Sunday of Advent ~ Lover of the Universe, Your love is beyond measure. It connects souls mends breaches warms hearts. As we receive and share love this season, may we extend love to those who seem unlovable. May we extend love to the land we walk on and live on. May we extend our love to endangered species, trees, rivers, and all our neighbours. May we remember we are all deeply beloved creatures in the community of creation. Our hearts continue to wait with expectation... Amen - Wendy Janzen 2018
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Prayer for the third Sunday of Advent ~
O Joy! On this wintry day, O God, may we find joy: joy in the sun's warming rays, joy in sweet birdsong, joy in a candle's soft glow, joy in friends and neighbours, joy in silence and stillness, joy in music and movement. May we experience joy in this season that moves us deeper into darkness, darkness that welcomes and dances with light. Amen. Wendy Janzen 2018 A prayer for the second Sunday of Advent ~
Great Mystery, We seek your presence this new day, praying that your dawn from on high will break forth into our dreary world, shining rays of peace where it is needed so desperately. We long for you, for a new day, a new way where love overflows in the mountains and valleys, cities and villages, and when all flesh will be alive and awake to your beauty. Amen. Wendy Janzen 2018 May you find joy in the snow!
Here's a little story. Several years ago, close to this time in December, I got news that a lovely woman I knew had passed away. My heart was heavy as I went out for a walk to do some errands. It had snowed overnight, and as I walked, I saw someone had written "joy" in the snow. It made me smile. A few blocks later, I saw it again, and again on another street. Whoever it was who had left those messages in the snow had no idea what a difference they made to me that day. Now, I leave messages in the snow when I have the chance, hoping to brighten someone's day. Besides, fresh snow really does bring me joy! Every time. May you find joy in the snow! Wendy Janzen 2018 A Prayer for the first Sunday of Advent ~
God of wonders, We arrive at this first Sunday of Advent already bombarded with glitter and lights, festive specials, seasonal music, and sales, sales, sales! Help us to slow down And wait on you. Help us prepare a way for you in the wilderness in the out-of-the-way places in the forgotten places in the quiet places. Away from the commercialism materialism, & consumerism of our fuel-driven empire. May we see your radiant glory, and may all flesh, all creatures, all of creation take it in. Amen. Wendy Janzen 2018 |
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