Lightng the Fourth Candle on the Advent Wreath

At sundown today we begin to celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent which will end on Christmas Eve.

Last week we prayed for joy, this week we pray for perseverance...  If you have an Advent Wreath at home, pray for perseverance as you light the fourth candle each day.  If you don't have an Advent Wreath - light any candle and pray for perseverance.  If you have no candle, use the virtual candles above and pray for the grace of perseverance...

In the dark of night, Lord:
   help me persevere...

In the dead of winter, Lord:
   help me persevere...

In the heat of the day, Lord:
   help me persevere...

 

In confused and troubling times, Lord:

    help me persevere...

When I just don't have a clue, Lord:

    help me persevere...

On the uphill side of life, Lord:   

    help me persevere...

When opinion outweighs truth, Lord:

    help me persevere...

In good times and in bad, Lord:

    help me persevere...

When the odds are all against me, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I feel I've been abandoned, Lord:
   help me persevere...

 

When nothing seems to work, Lord:

    help me persevere...

 

When I'm overcome by grief, Lord:

    help me persevere...

When I just don't know the way, Lord:
   help me persevere...

 

Until things settle down, Lord:

    help me persevere...

When I cannot find your face, Lord:
   help me persevere...

 

When no one understands, Lord:

    help me persevere...

 

In sickness and in health, Lord:

    help me persevere...

 

When all the world seems crazy, Lord:

    help me persevere... 

When I can't find words for prayer, Lord:
   help me persevere...

 

When I just can't hear your voice, Lord:

    help me persevere...

When the news gets worse each day, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When my burdens seem too heavy, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I fear that you've forgotten me, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I suffer for your name, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I hunger for your truth, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I thirst for peace and joy, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I don't know where to turn, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I've just run out of hope, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When I'm ready to give up, Lord:
   help me persevere...

When my faith is wearing thin, Lord:
   help me persevere...

 

When I'm searching for your wisdom, Lord:

    help me persevere... 

When one more step seems just much, Lord:

   help me persevere...

 

When I've forgotten why I persevere, Lord:

    help me persevere...

When I wish Christmas was all done, Lord:
   help me persevere...

On my good days and my bad days, Lord:

     Lord, help me persevere...

Send your Holy Spirit, Lord:

    to strengthen my resolve,

    to give me new, firm purpose, 

    to deepen my fidelity,

    to point me towards the truth,

    to open wide my eyes,

    to shine upon my path, 

    to teach me how to trust,

    to help me hope again

    and to help me persevere, Lord,
    to help me persevere...

 

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. 

 

 Jesus My Strength by Paul Turner

 

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