God of all time,

we praise and adore you for breaking into the darkness of this world

with the glorious light of your presence.

A light which made your love for the world visible

in the babe born in Bethlehem—

Jesus Christ, your Son, our Saviour.

A light which guided those gift-bearing travellers from afar

to find and worship the Christ-child.

A light which leads us to you, now revealed in Jesus Christ.

Receive our worship

for it arises from hearts and minds

in awe over the enormity of your gift to us of pure love.

In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen

— Moira Laidlaw

(Submitted by Rob Knock who knew Moira and received permission to use her prayers).