“The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked goes out. “

(Proverbs 13:9)

PRAYER:

Light a candle (or the first candle on your Advent wreath), take a deep breath, and pray,

O Come Perpetual Light and shine on those who live in darkness. At times, it seems like the lamp of the wicked is the brightest of all. On the nightly news, I see reports of violence, unrest, and neglect. From time to time, I am overwhelmed. What could I possibly do to hold back a sea of indifference and evil? Give me the courage to breathe in your presence. Give me the wisdom to start small. Strengthen my vision to see those who are so easy to overlook. Help me to reach out in at least one way, this day, to someone who is hurting. Through a word or deed, let me be an instrument of your peace, a conduit of your love. Through the Resurrected Body of Christ, Amen.

Copyrighted 2019. Walt Lichtenberger. Permission granted to share with family and friends