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| Hand-scrolled pine orament |
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined....For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.” —Isaiah 9:2,4
O God, When the world grows dark and the advance of evil appears unstoppable, may we never lose our vision of Emmanuel’s light.
When society seems uncaring and indifference
predominates, may we never forget the warmth of Emmanuel’s love.
When people cry out for justice, but self-interest
prevails, may we never lose the fire of Emmanuel’s anger.
When we know we must speak out, but our tongue seems
to shrivel, may we draw boldness from the truth of Emmanuel’s proclamations.
When those we must confront are powerful and our
hearts grow fearful, may we take strength from the courage of Emmanuel’s
actions.
O God, When the moment comes and we must make our
stand, may it always be at Emmanuel’s side.
—posted on
the Monthly Prayers page of the Christian Aid website
http://www.christianaid.org.uk/resources/churches/prayer/church-seasons.aspx?Page=1
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