Lord, the sight of the guiding star,
brought hope, courage, and joy
to those who had journeyed to find you.
When the journey seems long,
when hope seems far away,
when our courage is failing
fill us with faith and trust;
shine your light on our fears,
and lift our hearts with your joy,
May we experience you afresh,
and know once again this Christmas,
that you are Emmanuel
God with us.
Amen