God of every moment, like Scrooge we too are sometimes haunted by the past—by who we were and who we could have become, by what we did and what was left undone. And, like Scrooge, we find that they are shadows that do not hear or see us, no matter how we might call to who we have been. Lead us not to despair, but deliver us to hope that you are the God of the Cross who can redeem all our moments and bring us to the morning rejoicing in the wonder of your work. We ask this for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who reigns with you, Father and Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.