God of joy

You show us that even when we don't feel particularly joyful, joy can be found all around us.  It is in the little things...the laughter of a child, the friskiness of small animals, the bursting blooms of flowers, the touch of a loved one, a hug of reconciliation, our planning for celebrating your Son's birth.

Christmas is so close now, and we ask for your blessings of open eyes and hearts as we look for you in the little things and find you in everything.

Amen