Lord Jesus Christ -
We deeply know the time and season in which we live.
There is no escape from the labor pains of Your sudden inbreaking into our world…from the labor pains of You destroying false promises of peace and security.
May we be children of light instead of darkness, so that Your work does not surprise us like a thief in the night.
Keep us awake to Your work in the world. Make us clear-eyed, so we may gird ourselves in faith and love, and turn our minds toward the hope of Your salvation.
A radical salvation that invites all - whether we are awake or asleep - to live with You.
In the name of the One who destines us for salvation, we pray.
Amen.