Kind Father,
On This joyous day we are gathered to celebrate the wonder of Jesus,
little baby Jesus, being the Christ.
A line from scripture says that
"He existed before everything and He holds all creation together."
This baby, held by his mother, Mary, holds all creation together
This makes our minds and hearts wonder - like Mary's - how can this be?
And like her, we have a speck of faith
So to the baby, held by his mother, who holds all creation together, hold us together
- As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors in this season
remind us of your goodness that has met us
and that goes before us
- As we take in the news, or tell stories of our lives,
where we say, "things are not as they should be"
remind us that you hold all things together
- As we see people from all over the globe mark and celebrate your birth
give us eyes to see your love for all nations, languages, and cultures
and how you are drawing all people to yourself
Help us gaze deeply - with the eyes of Mary - filled with wonder
How little baby Jesus holds all creation together
And help us to say with her
Yes!
Yes! to your Good and Beautiful work!
Amen.
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