Advent Wreath DevotionsThe following Bible readings, prayers and songs may be used with your Advent wreath or with any activity during the Advent season. Prepare the way of the Lord. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who has made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray: O God, by whose word all things are made holy, pour forth your blessings upon this wreath, and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. All: Amen. (from Abbey Press)
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 Leader: Heavenly Father, as we begin this Advent, give light to our eyes and peace to our hearts. May the Lord find us watching and waiting in joy when He comes. We pray in Jesus' name. All: Amen. Micah 5:2 Leader: Father in heaven, set our hearts ablaze to follow in the steps of John the Baptist. May we bring light and love to all we meet, that the darkness of sin and fear may be overcome. In Christ's name we ask this. All: Amen. Isaiah 9:6-7 Leader: As we draw near to you, Lord God, keep us aware of your presence in all we do. Come with power to enlighten us by your grace, that we may live in praise and peace all our days. We ask this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. Malachi 3:1-5 Leader: Come, O Wisdom of God Most High, and fill our hearts with your word of truth. All: Come, Lord Jesus! Leader: Come, O Giver of the Law, that we may be strengthened by your mighty power. All: Come, Lord Jesus! Leader: Come, O Flower of Jess's Root, that we may be made fruitful witnesses of your love. All: Come Lord Jesus! Leader: Come, O Key of David, to unlock the darkness of sin and free us by your grace. All: Come Lord Jesus! Leader: Come, O Radiant Dawn, sun of justice, and fill us with your saving light. All: Come Lord Jesus! Leader: Come, O King of nations, and bind us all together in the unity and peace we seek. All: Come Lord Jesus! Leader: Come, O Emmanuel, presence of God among us, and fill our hearts with every good gift. All: Come Lord Jesus! O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Silent Night We Three Kings Away in the Manger Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Joy to the World O Come, All Ye Faithful O Little Town of Bethlehem Use these readings, prayers and songs to complement your Advent wreath devotions.
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