The Coming of Our Lord is Near (Advent gathering prayer)

The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait in joyful expectation:
Draw close, Lord Jesus Christ,
Shed your light on all that is filled with darkness.

The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait with hope filled hearts:
Draw close, God’s beloved son,
Teach us the wonder of your all-embracing love.

The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait for God’s redeeming presence:
Draw close, Saviour of all creation,
Our hearts ache for justice,
our minds long for holiness,
our spirits seek for unity.

The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait for the fulfillment of God’s promises:
Draw close, reconciler and transformer of all things,
Renew our world,
restore your peace,
display your righteousness.

The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait for God’s light to shine over all the earth:
Draw close, Pain bearer, Life giver, Love sharer,
Shine through us,
in us,
around us,
shine for the world to see.

The coming of our Lord is near,
And we wait attentive to the signs of his coming:
Draw close, Lord Jesus Christ, 
God beyond imagining,
fully God yet truly human,
draw close.

Amen.

--Christine Sine, from Godspace