Father,

The Light is only getting brighter and we are all your lanterns and we are all burning brighter. It’s only going to get brighter from here, not darker. That makes the dark very uncomfortable. But it is the time for the dark to recede and for the love that human beings are, to rise up to the surface. We are made of God’s Love as evidenced by our great capacity for love and compassion, by our ability to overcome our fears and live from our hearts with the most intricate qualities of creativity that stir the soul. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” (Psalm 100:4)

And as The Light rises, we will continue to roll up our sleeves and work together toward a brighter future, overcoming obstacles and continuing to better ourselves, because we know now that we’re not going to let the dark hold us back any longer. We will strive forward together, shoulder to shoulder, with your blessing Father. “These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.” (Psalm 42:4)

Bless us Father and keep us in your Light as we fill our hearts with joy and praise. “Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.” (Psalm 95:2)

In humble gratitude,

In Divine service,

Amen.