Prayers of the People, Christmas 1B

​Light of the World,

Shine your healing light into the faithful, who lift their voices in praise, who exalt their God, who live in perpetual hope for a world in need of your saving grace.

Shine your light, we pray, that we might reflect it to all we meet.

Shine your healing light around the world, nation by nation, offering insight and wisdom for leaders and for those who would seek justice and peace for all.

Shine your light, we pray, that we might reflect it to all we meet.

Shine your healing light through those who are suffering, who long for vindication or wholeness or both, restoring them to community and to fullness of life.

Shine your light, we pray, that we might reflect it to all we meet.

Light of the World, shine your healing light in and around and through the ties that connect us to you and to one another, that we might understand our connectedness and live accordingly.

In the name of Christ we pray,
Amen