Come, Emmanuel.
In these times when night is too long, help me anticipate your arrival and your transformation.
In the face of sorrow, brokenness, pain, and death, let your presence fill me with hope and expectation.
Your light brightens the deepest night.
Your faithfulness enfolds me in healing and new life.
Your faithfulness enfolds the whole world in healing and new life.
Help me to see and feel your peace, hope, and joy.
Amen.