A Prayer Thanking God for Light in Darkness

Merciful Lord,

Thank you for how you come to us all,

Whether we have known the shattering of shalom 

in the split of divorce or divided relationships, 

the confusion and chaos of crisis, 

the loss of peace, hope, and flourishing:

You sent your sunrise to visit us from on high.

You gave light to those who sat in darkness 

and in the shadow of death.

You guided us into the way of peace. 

We thank you for your tender mercy 

expressed in the light of your Son 

who broke through the darkness 

of our sin and sorrow. 

In Jesus’ healing name. Amen. 

Read Luke 1:68-79.