Heavenly Father,
We have enjoyed this Advent journey and the opportunity to focus on your gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace.
We have learned a peaceful life is one filled with hope, love, and joy as well. These gifts come to us through Your son, Jesus, who fulfilled the prophecy, ministered on earth, and died to save us.
During Advent, we take time to contemplate all the gifts we have been given. The gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace have greater value than anything we could possibly purchase, make, or discover. Our lives are made richer by embracing and sharing these gifts with all we encounter, along with the story - and reality - of Jesus’ birth.
We praise You, Creator God, for loving us so much You sent Your Son to live on earth with us. Advent gives us time to pause, pray, and thank You for these great gifts.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
(C) Ann Trimble-Ray 2011
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