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Just in Time! Prayers for Advent and Christmas. David N. Mosser
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Автор произведения David N. Mosser
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Серия Just in Time
Издательство Ingram
Let us lay aside the works of darkness! Let us put on the armor of light! For in Christ Jesus, we are forgiven and made new. Salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. And now, Christ invites us to be clothed in righteousness, to walk in the light of God!
Prayer of Confession (Luke 21)
Almighty God, you warn us to read the signs for the coming of your glory—in the sun, the moon, the stars, the roaring of the seas and the waves, the distress among the nations. We have seen it all before. Nothing seems to change. Help us live with courage in this age of ambiguity where wars are fought for peace, and freedoms are stripped in the name of liberty. Forgive our lapse of focus, our sense that nothing ever really changes. Teach us to wait with patience, that we may be ready as our redeemer draws near. Amen.
Words of Assurance (Jeremiah 33, Psalm 25, Luke 21)
From of old, our God is a God of mercy, abounding in steadfast love. When we return to the Lord with our whole heart, God will remember our sins no more. In the name of God's righteous branch, the Son of Man, the One who draws near, we are forgiven.
Pastoral Prayer
God, it is not easy for us to wait. And yet, that is what this season calls us to do. Help us wait patiently for you. Be especially with those in need of your healing and your comfort. Let them feel that you are waiting with them, strengthening them. Come now, Lord. We wait for—and with—you.
Pastoral Prayer
God of light, come into our midst and comfort us, your people who live in darkness. For some of us, the darkness is bearable, but we should not have to endure it alone, O God. Help us know your loving presence, help us feel your gracious peace. For others here, the darkness is stifling and they cannot find their way through its chaos. Help those who wander in darkness to reach out; give them confidence to ask for help. God of hope, God of peace, God of joy—as Advent moves forward our minds are filled with thoughts of Christmas—thoughts of the story of light coming into our darkened world—thoughts of a little baby named Jesus. Open us now, Lord, to more than just thoughts—open up our hearts to the joy that awaits us this special season. Open our hearts to the real joy of Christmas—a joy that comes not in the presents we find under our tree, but in the presence of your light in our lives—the presence of your grace— the presence of your love. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
Gracious God and author of all human epochs and beyond, we pray honor to your holy name. During this emotionally charged season of Advent we wait in anticipation for a baby born in a stable. As odd as this revelation may sound, we anticipate true living in a hope that only you can provide, O God of joy. We pray this Advent that as you created the world, you might yet again create the hope, peace, joy, and love that our hearts need so immediately. We want to live in love and charity with one another here on earth, but we have so little hope in one another. This season, offer us signs of hope in our earthly sisters and brothers. We pray in the name of the One who brings light to our world. Amen.
Offering Prayer (Romans 13, Matthew 24)
Although we do not know the day or time of your coming, dear God, we know that now is the time to be your children of light. Receive the gifts we bring. Transform them into light for the world, into signs of peace and hope for all to see. Amen.
Offering Prayer
O Gracious God, what can we return to you? You have provided abundance for us at every turn, and what we offer today seems so meager. Many of us are already caught in the web of gift-giving and gift-getting. Remind us that it is you alone who gives the true gifts as we begin a new year in Christ. Thank you for the privilege of giving to your kingdom. Amen.
Benediction
May all the gifts that come from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ be yours. As you look eagerly for Christ's coming, know that God is Emmanuel, strengthening you and waiting with you.
Benediction (1 Thessalonians 3:12-13)
May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as Christ abounds in love for you. And may the Lord strengthen your hearts in holiness, that you may be blameless before God at the coming of our Lord Jesus.
Benediction (Romans 13)
Put on the armor of Christ's light. Shine for all the world to see. Go forth in the love of God!
Benediction
As we go forth from this holy place, let us look for signs of your coming, and let us be messengers, preparing the way for the One whom you are sending. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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