Today on the Fourth Sunday in Advent we celebrate with our children the possibility  there is within each of us to reach our full potential.

Zechariah prophesied that his son John the Baptiser would be called the prophet of the Most High.  The Spirit of God within each of us, when offered the freedom to guide our thoughts, actions and being, will help us to live Christ like lives offering light, love and compassion to others.  May we as a community encourage and guide our children as they grow in love.

Earth-Maker,

our world is abundantly rich with everything we need to live a bountiful and comfortable life.

Yet there is more to life than things.

Help us to learn to love and care for each other so that we might each grow to our full potential, realising the possibilities within.

May this be particularly so for our children.

AMEN.

Richard