Candle
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We have lit
again the two candles in our Advent wreath, to remind us of God’s gifts of hope
and peace. Today we will light the third candle, the pink one, representing
joy.
The book of
Isaiah describes the joy that will come with the dawning of Shalom. The broken
hearted will be healed, the captives released, grief will turn to gladness, and
justice will come to all the people.
Jesus came
to bring good news to the poor, sight to the blind, and release to the captives.
We light this candle in joy and thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus who sets us
free.
Prayer:
O God, help
us to remember that true joy comes when the lowly are lifted up, when the
hungry are filled with good things, and relationships are restored. May your
love flow through us, out into the world, giving birth to great joy.
Amen
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