Christian Aid Advent Journey
As we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace, we take the time to pray for our brothers and sisters around the world, especially those living in situations of conflict and war.
For each Sunday of Advent we have produce a hort reflection, and a prayer from voices around world. These can be read out in your church service, or used for your own personal reflection.
The first Sunday of Advent
I understand their stories and their problems because I’ve lived these problems myself. Having been born a refugee also influenced my job, in the humanitarian sector. [I chose this] because I felt that at one point in time, I got the help that I clearly needed. And I got this help from people I don’t even know. I don’t know their names. I don’t know what they look like. And their generous contribution helped me to be what I am today.
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It feels linked to me that I have a duty to also give back. And by serving, maybe coming into this work also helps me to repay and to give back so that also stories like mine can be told in different parts of the world: that at one point someone got help and was able to give back to the world to help make this world a better place.
A prayer of hope
God, as we begin our preparations for the birth of Your Son, Jesus, this Christmas, we are deeply aware of the hopelessness our world faces due to ongoing conflicts.
Yet, our hope lies in Christ, who is coming to renew our world.
May You fill our hearts with hope for an end to conflicts, such as those in South Sudan, Gaza, Ukraine, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Empower us to work towards realizing a world where peace reigns and hope is restored.
May the work of Christian Aid and its partners in conflict zones continue bringing hope to many who need it.
Collect:
God of hope, strengthen our hearts to act in service of those living with despair.
The second Sunday of Advent
The third Sunday of Advent
The fourth Sunday of Advent
The fifth Sunday of Advent
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