The Advent Compass Point Prayer

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I've crafted a new Advent Compass Point Prayer for 2024. I really hope this helps you to find a contemplative rhythm each morning, with which to start the day.

 

I've drawn lines and phrases from (mostly) Advent scriptures, and assigned three to each compass point.​ I've broken each line in two with a short pause. Please breathe in slowly and deeply for the first half of the line, and breathe out for the second half. 

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I have also posted the words below, in case you'd like to print them out or read them from here.

 

Facing East:

 

In the tender mercy / of our God 

the rising sun / will come from heaven.

Shine on me / within my darkness (Luke 1.78-79).

 

Facing South:

 

I will trust / and not be afraid (Is 12.2-6)

You will fill the hungry / with good things (Luke 1.53)

I receive from Your fullness / grace upon grace. (John 1.16)

 

Facing West:

 

Goodness and love / will follow me. (Ps 23)

And a child / will lead me. (Is 11.6)

Guide my feet / in the path of peace (Luke 1.78-79).

 

Facing North

 

Comfort / comfort Your People. (Is 40.1)

In You / is life (John 1.4)

Nothing can separate me / From the love of God. (Rom 8.39)

 

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Facing East

 

Wonderful Counsellor / Mighty God. (Is 9.6)

In our deep darkness / Your light will dawn. (Is 9.2)

O Come, O Come / Emmanuel. (Rev 22.20 / Is 7.14)