Advent Wreath Prayer

Leader: Prayer for the First Week of Advent

Leader: Let us pray: O Lord, stir up Thy might, we beg Thee, and come, That by Thy protection we may deserve to be rescued from the threatening dangers of our sins and saved by Thy deliverance. Through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Leader: A reading from the Book of Isaiah 9:2
"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined."

*pause for reflection

All: Advent Wreath Prayer
Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.

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SECOND WEEK *light the first and second purple candles

Leader: Prayer for the Second Week of Advent

Leader: O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds. Through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Leader: A reading from the Gospel of Luke 2:4-7
"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn."

*pause for reflection

Leader: Together we pray…
All: Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the best version of ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we