In this hurried, harried, holy season, Lord,
may we be as
vigilant for you
as we are for old
Saint Nick…
May we watch for you as earnestly
as we study the
market’s rise and fall…
May we anticipate your coming with love
as when parents wait
for children to come home…
May we watch for you as those who live with war
wait and watch
and pray for peace…
May we search you out
as we look for one
beloved face
in a crowd
getting off a plane…
May we wonder at your coming
as when a child dreams
of gifts beneath the tree…
May we look for you with eyes wide open
as when marveling
at the season’s lights or the moon
sparkling on new-fallen snow…
May we watch for you
as though our
lives and hopes depended entirely
on your coming and your presence
on your mercy and
your grace
- for so,
indeed, they do…
We don’t know when or how or how often
you’ll come this
Advent, Lord
but we know you won’t wait until December 25
to reveal graciously
your face, your light and peace
in our hearts
and minds and souls…
So, when you do come, Lord, we pray you’ll find us:
serving the poor,
forgiving one
another,
praising your
name
and rejoicing in your presence…
Protect us, Lord while we're awake
and watch over us while we sleep
that awake, we might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Wait for the Lord by Taize
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