Tuesday, December 23, 2008

light moment

Let the Star of Morning Rise by Ted Loder

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Isaiah 9:2


Lord God,
in the deepest night there rises the star of morning,

of birth,
the herald of a new day you are making,
a day of great joy dawning in yet faint shafts of light and love.

I hear whispers of peace in the stillness,
fresh breezes of promise stirring,
winter sparrows chirping of life,
a baby's cry of need
and hope --
Christmas!

In the darkness I see the light
and find in it comfort,

confidence,
cause for celebration,
for the darkness cannot overcome it;
and I rejoice to nourish it in myself,
in other people,
in the world
for the sake of him in whom it was born
and shines forever,
even Jesus the Christ.
Amen.

1 comment:

Gary Wood said...

Merry Christmas Andrea! Thanks for sharing the light.