Prepare Our Hearts

O Savior-Messiah, hover over us to help us prepare once more for your coming into the world.  Let our preparation be sincere and complete, not superficial.  Make us quick to recognize that in our lives which is contrary to your will for us.  When you judge our lives as wanting, let us humbly resolve to do better in the months ahead.  When our attitudes are far from your example, give us the wisdom to change our thoughts.  As you enter our homes and families again, unite us in peace and understanding love.  We would behold the loveliness of your Kingdom as we joyfully work for its advent into our world once again.  In your most blessed Name we offer this prayer.  Amen.