Opening PrayerPeople of God, prepare: God comes soon to the world he has made. Children of God, rejoice: Emmanuel is coming.ScriptureFor God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Psalm ReflectionHoly Spirit, kindle the flame of our faith. Grow in us patience. Cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light.ScriptureFor God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Psalm PrayerLORD, God we wait for you.So often, it feels like we wait alone, and in silence.In these times of waiting, it can be so hard to remember, But, our salvation is found in you alone.LORD, deliver us.The adversary is battering our walls.They’re leaning LORD! How long will they stand?We are teetering from the heights! Will we be cast down?!Save us, LORD! No other can save us.It's for you alone that we wait in silence.We will not be shaken!You are our Rock, Our water in the midst of the desert.Even when we wander in thirst, You are there to give us life.You are our Deliverer, Our fortress stands strong!We are saved! Hallelujah!We are saved!In you alone we find our deliverance and honor!Thank you, LORD!What a mighty refuge you are.ClosingBehold we are the servants of the Lord. Let it be to us according to your word. May we rest in the peace that the darkness can never extinguish the light that has been given to us.