Oh, Adonai, dearest Lord, Compassionate God of justice, so many areas of my life seem imprisoned but you promise me real freedom and peace in my life. Renew my spirit and free my soul. Please, open my heart which you have bathed in the longing of Advent. I am awe-struck as your glory fills the earth and I want to follow you in caring for others. Grant me the grace to see how you shine your light on the poor who have such a special place in your heart. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, Jesus who descended from Jesse, you are a sign of God's love. I feel hopeful and expectant, filled with a rebirth of joy and love. I depend you so much. You are a rock for my belief and a sign of God's love. Fill me with your praise! I want to sing your glory, filled with joy for the message of hope you send. I don't always understand when you are acting on my behalf. Thank you for the message of hope you send me. Give me true faith and love as I celebrate the mystery of how you came to be with us. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, Jesus, you hold the key that will unlock my constricted heart. It gives me great hope that Mary said yes to you and your plan. She was filled with the Spirit and put aside her own doubts. I know you are ready to answer my prayers, ease my doubts and calm my fears. Sometimes I don't hear your messengers because they aren't what I expect. They aren't wearing wings or halos but are the people standing in front of me. How many times have I not listened? How often have I balked at your messages and your messengers? Fill me with the light of your Spirit and enter, in all your glory into my life. Let me rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Loving God, It is growing in my heart: An awareness and gratitude of your constant love for me; Like the sun rising in the East to warm and comfort my life and to bring new growth. Thank you for these weeks of prayer. In the spirit of the season my waiting, my patience, feels sacred. Bless my heart with generosity and make me ready to receive you. Come, Lord Jesus! Come! Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, king of us all. I find myself standing before your strength and splendor watching, waiting and filled with total joy. You have lifted my mind in hope. Now help me to open my life the the coming of the Spirit. I want to be like Mary, your mother. Her wonderful courage and strength inspire me to do the same. She simply said Yes and the impossible was done. Thank you for this Advent journey. The anticipation has filled my life and made me long for a closer relationship with you. My life gets so busy that I forget to focus. Thank you for guidance. Thank you for the quiet moments when I have felt your love. Nothing will be impossible with God. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, Emmanuel, "God-with-Us," You have touched me; you are God-with-Me. Thank you for these weeks of prayer. In the spirit of the season my waiting, my patience, feels sacred. Refine and purify my heart with the hottest flame of your love. Give me the courage of your prophets and let me do what is right even when others don't understand. Bless my heart with generosity and make me ready to receive you. Come, Lord Jesus! Come! Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Oh, God-With-Us, For so long you have promised forgiveness, peace, salvation. Now in my heart, I am filled with joy because of your coming. Thank you for your promises and for the way I can trust in you. I feel a new freedom in my life and a courage I have not known before. I know you came to save me and bring new life and I am so grateful to you. Let me show my thankfulness with my life. You have brought me through the darkness and into the light of your saving grace. Guide my feet on the way of peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!
