Prayer: Winter Festival of Peace and Lights 2012

By revjudegeiger

Spirit of Life, God of Many Names and one Abundant and Transforming Love,

We celebrate this hour the hope of peace in our lives,

joy where ever it is found,

and the blessings of family and friends, both near and far.

We are grateful for this religious community,

the stories, the songs, and the silly amidst the serious.

May our congregation be a house of warmth,

when we are cold,

a foundation when we are on shaky feet,

and an inspiration when it’s hard to find a way.

Spirit of Peace, teach us to model compassion in our lives,

over the dinner tables,

on our way to school,

when the subway doors close in our face.

May we be the steady force that brings your way to life.

We hold in our hearts this morning all those who are missing loved ones,

family members who have passed,

soldiers who are serving abroad,

and those who don’t have the luxury to travel for the holidays to see their family.

And for those who build up their family, one friend at a time,

may this season be a cause of celebration for the many sources of love in our lives.