Lord God
we need you
we need you with us
in our lives
to bring us comfort
comfort and hope
shine your light upon us
the light of your face, shine on us
that we may know the blessing you bestow
Lord God
we need you
we need to hear the comfort you can bring
this Advent journey
as we wait
wait, for the wondrous gift to be given to us
help us to wait
to listen
to prepare ourselves once more for your coming to us
Emmanuel
God with us
Lord God
comfort us
come to us with power and might
show the whole earth it is you who reigns
over all
for the world needs you
needs to know your hope
your comfort
your love
Lord God
comfort us
comfort us as we cry in pain at the ways we have failed you, and others
through our own fault and with others
please do not hold onto our folly
for we faithfully come before you this day
longing to offer all we have
at your throne
seeking your love and forgiveness
May we know that forgiveness anew, today
brought to us through Christ Jesus
Emmanuel
God with us
Amen