Advent meet us in the long nights.
The darkness comes quicker now.
The days growing shorter, the nights longer.
We’re waiting for the light to come.
Open our eyes to see you in the darkness;
The darkness of our souls, hearts, and minds.
Open our spirits so that we may learn from the restlessness.
Help us to lean into our doubts and fears.
Lead us to the light
Be our guide into its mystery.
Help us to sit in your Word
To meet our neighbors
To feast with family and friends
To light candles
To sing hymns
To love deeper
To welcome the stranger
Lead us to the light.
We’re waiting to hear you, Lord.
A soft whisper
A gentle touch
A hopeful spirit
Coming to meet us.
Lead us to the light.
We’re waiting to see you, Lord.
In the awe of a mother and father
In the chorus of angels
In the greetings of shepherds and kings
In the cry of a baby
Waiting to be born.
Come, wait in us.
Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two, and spouse of an ELCA pastor. She lives with her family in Cole Camp, MO. You can read more at her website: http://kimberlyknowlezeller.com or follow her work on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyKnowleZeller/