A PRAYER FOR
HOPE AT CHRISTMAS

Light of the World,
shine into the shadows this season.

For those who dread December,
who sit in sadness while others sing
be their hope.

Remind us that You came
into a world of oppression and fear
and brought good news.

You are the hope that does not disappoint.
Let that hope rise again
in weary hearts, let it flicker first, then flame.

Remind us that no night is so dark
Your light cannot pierce it.

You came once,
and You will come again.

In Jesus' name, amen.