Prayer for December 20, 2009

Glorious God we are awed and lifted up by the glorious and familiar tunes and carols we sing in the Advent -Christmas season. Truly we give you thanks for the inspiration which quickened the pen of those with the gift to write and arrange notes so to warm our hearts and soothe our scattered spirits. We give you thanks, Dearest Lord, for those who heard your grace notes ringing in their heads and released them into the wide world for all who have ears to hear and all who would, to sing. Grant that we may hear your voice speaking to us through the music, drawing us ever closer. Surround us with the light of your Christ, the truth of the Wonderful Counselor, the calm of the Prince of Peace, the wisdom of the Lord of Lords, the triumph of the King of Kings in whose name we pray. Amen.