God of all creation,
the barrenness of winter is upon the landscape.
Cold is in the air.
Help us to be aware of your Spirit at work
in all we experience
in these special weeks of Advent.
May we embrace the season as an opportunity
to grow in our knowledge of ourselves
and in our relationship with you.
We pray with gratitude for all your goodness.
Amen.
From Advent Awakenings, Year C: Say Yes to God, published by RENEW International