Our Advent path has taken us from our first steps in this season now half-way to the celebration of Christ's birthday. Joyful at this mark on our journey, we take off the purple of repentance and don the lighter color of rose for vestments and the Advent wreath. As we light this third candle, let us pray for joy...
Pray for the joy Christ's coming brought us...
Pray for the joy Christ's coming gives us...
Pray for the joy Christ's coming promises...
Pray for the joy that's stronger than trial...
Pray for the joy that gives us strength...
Pray for the joy that brings us hope...
Pray for the joy the lonely long for...
Pray for the joy only peace can bring...
Pray for the joy that laughs in grief...
Pray for the joy that lifts the heart...
Pray for the joy only God can give...
Pray for the joy others offer us...
Pray for the joy we can share with them...
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definitely a case of better late than never-
ReplyDeleteand maybe even it could be changed to "better now than before"-
(because all that you have written here, I need now, and now is all I have, not before)
thank you-