As we journey through this sacred season of Advent, our hearts naturally turn towards gratitude. It’s a time to reflect on the blessings we’ve received and the love that surrounds us despite the longing we have in our hearts. In this spirit of thankfulness, I want to share a beautiful prayer that resonates deeply with the theme of gratitude and the anticipation of divine presence. We are filled with gratitude and profound joy as we welcome God’s presence into our lives. Even when we feel lost, there is always a guiding voice calling us back, rejoicing in our return.
May this season be a time of deep reflection, renewed faith, and abundant gratitude.
Almighty God,
I hear it over and over: you are coming to me.
I feel my heart stir in anticipation,
and I sense that you are inviting me
to enter more deeply
into the mystery of your birth.
Help me to feel renewed patience settle in my heart,
and to lift my face in joy.
I have been like a lost lamb,
but I hear your voice calling me
and I feel how deeply you want me to return.
Somehow I know that you rejoice in my desire to find you.
Help me not to be afraid to say out loud, to believe:
Here is God, coming into my life.
Amen
Smitten With Goodness 