Lord -
We arise and shine for Your light has come, and You have risen upon us.
Darkness shall cover the earth and the peoples, but Your glory will appear over us - creating a brightness of dawn.
May we lift up our eyes and look around.
May we see people gathering together as they come toward dawn’s brightness. May we become radiant as we see darkness receding and dawn’s light inbreaking. May our hearts thrill and rejoice as we see the sea’s abundance being brought to us.
May we see the gifts of gold and frankincense and proclaim Your praise.
Arise. Shine. Lift up your eyes, and see.
Amen.