From Luke 2:13-14:  “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom He favors!'”

Appearing to shepherds

Waiting near Bethlehem

Angels rekindle hope

Peace transforms world’s mayhem

Fulfilling promises

Trusting heavenly light

Hope overflows from grace

Peace shall be born this night

Vanquishing world’s darkness

Opening mankind’s eyes

Faith nurtured with new hope

Peace becoming lie-size

Favoring with goodness

Leveling each mountain

Hope sharing blessed gift

Peace fills mercy’s fountain

Blessing with grateful joy

Praising from high above

Savior’s birth bearing hope

Peace transcending with love

Advent Prayer:  Heavenly Father,  as we remember and reflect upon this Advent season, assist us in turning our hearts toward You as we approach the birth of Your blessed Son.  Encourage us to celebrate the gifts received from that very first Christmas:  hope, peace, joy, and love.  Amen.

As we leave to go on with the rest of our day or night, here is an Advent hymn to send us out with reverent hearts filled with hopeful peace, “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night.”