Morning in Advent

Getting started:   

In the name of God:
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

   -or-   

In the name of God:
Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

Morning Declaration: Psalm 46:1-3

“God is our refuge and strength,

always ready to help

in times of trouble.

So we will not fear

when earthquakes come

and the mountains crumble

into the sea.

Let the oceans roar and foam.

Let the mountains tremble

as the waters surge!”
 
A Humble Prayer of Need (Luke 18:13)
God be merciful and help me,

because I'm not all I should be.
 
Praying Like Jesus (Matthew 6:9-13)

God of heaven and earth

and all that is:

I honor you and

I commit myself to you.

I will follow your Way

in all times and places,

and I'm content

with what you bring me today.

I'm only human

and I need your help  

to share with others

the grace I need from you.

Thank you,

for being my strength

when I am weak, 

and my wisdom

when I speak.

Thank you,

for the peace to go forward

and for always being with me.

Amen.

Praying Like Mary (Luke 1:38)   
Here I am, trusting in God;
I want God’s will to be done in me.