the King bearing gifts, a prayer

The King Bearing Gifts

a prayer by Troy Cady

after Isaiah 40:1-11

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Son of David, our King:

We wither like grass in times of drought

but you tend us like a good shepherd.

We fall like flowers when winter approaches

but you gather us as little lambs in your arms

and carry us close to your heart,

preserving our helpless lives.

I offer you my life in gratitude—

because of all that you are

and all that you have done.

I offer you my life in faith,

believing that you are able to continue caring for me.

And I pray in faith that

you would use me by the power of your Holy Spirit

to speak your words of comfort to the lonely,

to be your hands of comfort to the hurting,

and to proclaim to all the good news of your coming.

Help me muster every bit of strength I have

to say with my mouth and

to manifest by my life:

“Get ready! God’s near!

He comes bearing gifts.

He brings forgiveness and grace!

He brings life itself!”

So be it, Lord.

Amen.