Where there is love, O God,
You abide:
in circles of friends and family,
in congregations,
in gatherings around tables
and Christmas trees.
Where there is love, O God,
You abide:
in moments of selfless service,
in gentle words,
in comforting touch
and in shared tears.
Where there is love, O God,
You abide:
in a silent night,
in the crowded cities,
in all the miles
of all our journeys.
Everywhere we go,
O God,
You love us
and You invite us
to abide.
. . . . . . . . .
God, in Your abiding love, kindle Your fire in us. As we walk the Advent journey keep our gaze focused on the Flame of Love and guide us by Your Perfect Light.Nikki Finkelstein-Blair is an ordained Baptist minister, at-home mom, and military spouse living in San Antonio, Texas. She blogs at One Faithful Step and Ordinary Times.