Advent Candle Prayers

Christmas Faith

Father God, as the season gets hectic, as our lives get crazy...

Lord, give us the faith

to remember that the person who took our parking spot is also your child.

Lord, give us the faith

to understand that seasonal employees are only temporary.

Lord, give us the faith

to believe that our change in the Salvation Army pot does make a difference.

Lord, give us the faith

to remember that having all the family coming to our house is a good thing.

Lord, give us the faith

in ourselves that we can somehow stay focused on our schoolwork

Lord, give us the faith

in each other to believe that we can all praise you and worship you without expecation.

Lord, give us the faith

to pray and believe that we are heard.

Lord, give us the faith

to pray for those who don't have blankets - not for the gifts we think we need.

Lord, give us the faith

of a child who sees decorating the Christmas tree as a gift and not a chore.

Lord, give us the faith

of the child who sees the world through eyes filled with wonder.

Lord, give us the faith

to believe this candle is but one light among a million others that will guide your children back to you.

Amen.

The Book of Uncommon Prayer by Steve Case

submitted by Kari