This litany draws from the Lectionary readings for Week 3 of Advent, Year C.
God, one of the best things about the way you made things,
And the most challenging for us,
Is that joy is always available.
Returning to love is always an option,
Even in the midst of turmoil;
Even in distress.
We know that we always have access to joy
By choosing to be in the present moment,
To practice gratitude,
To pay attention,
To be mindful,
To surrender.
When we become awake to you, God,
We open the door to joy;
We open the door to your constant loving acceptance,
And to the gladness of your presence.
Sing aloud, and shout!
Rejoice and exult with all your heart (1, 2)!
The LORD has taken away the judgments against us,
And has turned away our enemies (1).
God rejoices over us with gladness.
God renews us in love.
God exults over us with loud singing (3).
We share in the joy of God.
Amen.
Zephaniah 3:14,15
Philippians 4:4
Zephaniah 3:17