To the Margins

My friend and co-worker, Heath Davis, sent me this beautiful prayer yesterday. It captures the spirit of Advent in a beautiful way.

O Jesus Christ,your mother and father were excluded by all who they sought shelter with on the night you were born.

You came into this world as a marginalized person, part of the “they” who were being counted by those in power for their own ends.

This Advent, open our eyes to see how many of your children are still in similar situations.

Open our minds to understand their struggles; open our hearts and help us begin the journey to worship you by practicing inclusion.

Guide us in the dark night to your Light, which shines for all.

Amen.