God who promises to be with us, open our eyes:
To see all you are doing in our midst
To observe all the places in need of help and healing
To marvel at the resources you have placed in our hands for your work in the world.
God who longs to be with us, open our ears:
To hear the moans of the hungry
To listen to the cry of the oppressed
To discern that far off hymn the angels sing.
God who comes to be with us, move our feet:
To walk into the darkest corners with your light
To run into violence with your peace
To tip toe beside those who mourn with your compassion.
O come, O come Emmanuel, God with us in Jesus Christ, to loosen the chains
That prevent us from forgiving
That constrict our hearts from loving
That tighten around us in anxiety and fear.
