Begin this time of prayer by sitting in silence.

After a few minutes, repeat the words of Psalm 130 as a prayer to God:

I wait for the Lord…my soul waits…

After another minute of waiting in silence, continue with the prayer below:

Patient Jesus,

We are imperfect people, carrying the weight of guilt for what we have done and shame for who we believe we are. Grant us the patience to wait on you, to experience the depth of your steadfast love, boundless forgiveness, and perfect redemption, secured through your death and resurrection.

During this Advent season, may we become people of hope, renewed in both heart and mind by the assurance that we are loved, forgiven, and belong to you.

Amen