Prayers leading to Christmas – 5

O Lord God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, fill me with your light. Let all darkness flee from my life, and let your light shine in me. Take away all the things from me, that may cause me to walk in darkness. Let the light of your Holy Word, always enlighten my path, that I may not stumble. By your Holy Spirit lead me each day, that I might grow more and more, in your Son Jesus Christ, the light of the world. Like the Magi, help me to discern, the light to be followed, till I reach my final abode with you, in heaven forever. I also pray especially that your light in me helps others to believe in you O Lord and the Gospel. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.