This poem completes the Advent poems I prepared for the congregation. I would have had more but my life was rudely interrupted by a case of shingles.

DAY # 20 CLOSING PRAYER

Bless, O God, the poems we’ve read
and the prayers we have shared.
Thank you for the inspirations
which have helped as we prepared.

Enrich us in our devotions
and draw us closer to you
so the power of this Christmas
comes joyfully breaking through.

Help us be like the shepherds
who were first to share the story
and help us live our lives each day
praising you for your glory.