For some reason O God, this shortest month seems the longest. May you help us as we are challenged by the lack of light, the somewhat grayness of this time to find your light to guide us beyond this season. Let us become the light for others who are struggling as well. Give us the awareness to see when others need us to be your presence to them in times that they need to know that they are not alone. May the gifts and talents you have given us be expressed in how we live this and every day. Allow your spirit to fill us and guide us today and always. Amen