God of joy

God of joy,
remind me to rejoice.
Wrapped up in my Christmas gifts,
tied down in my debts,
I have forgotten.

God of peace,
remind me of your calm.
In my anxiety
and in my haste,
I have forgotten.

God of all,
remind me
of the true light of Christmas,
of your gift shared.

In my own wants
and in my own needs
I have forgotten.
Wrapped up in my little world,
remind me of your world.
God of joy, remind me
to rejoice.

Amen.

Linda Jones/CAFOD