Advent
Evening Prayer
God of Day and
Night, Dawn and
Darkness,
Protect us as we sleep, that we may rise anew
in the morning
to give You praise and
keep hope alive.
As Christmas draws
closer,
Keep us filled with the
joy of Advent.
Help us wait in joyful
anticipation
of your coming
in the here and
now,
in the days to
come,
at the end of time. |
You don't need to spend the night in a stable, but spending a day meetings a few sheep or a friendly donkey while taking in the sounds and smells of a farm can be a great way to connect with the reality of the incarnation. Jesus lived in our real world. 
