Jeremiah 23: 5-8; Psalm 72: 1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1: 18-25

longing
for one who leads
with love
and mercy
and justice
you offer hope
in our waiting
in our darkness
in this time of dreams
and angels
and the Holy Spirit
overshadowing
announcing
the child to come
born in wonder-
Emmanuel
God with us-
hold our hearts
open
for his coming
for our seeing
your peace
among us

Are you longing for God’s love and peace to flourish?
Where do you see it coming?