we center our beings within you,
in gratitude,
in praise,
in openness:
teach us your truths
and lead us into your holy road.
Come into our hearts, O Light of Compassion,
as Earth rises from slumber
on this longest night of the year.
Let this be for us a time of dreaming
that we may align our spirits
with your vision of justice, O God of Mercy.
Let us gather our strength in anticipation
of rising from this long night
dedicated anew to your dream
of peace for all,
of a creation unified in praise and community,
of kinship celebrated and treasured.
May we turn our faces to a new dawn
and take up the lamps that You offer us, Lord Christ,
that we may offer light
to those who dwell in despair and darkness.
Spirit of the Living God,
alight on us as gently as a winter's dawn,
and set our hearts ablaze with love and thankfulness
as we lift up our prayers and intercessions before You,
who are beloved in your sight.
With humble hearts and steadfast lovingkindness, we pray.
Amen.
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