Holy God who will be who you will be, with you the future is nothing to be feared, for you have promised that you will not abandon any good work. As we draw near to Christmas Day, guide our minds to think on that future celebration when you will come to complete the redemption of all things, and all will be your people and you will be their God. Give us grace to live with the hope that you are coming soon, and then all we have known dimly will be seen face-to-face. We ask this in the name of Emmanuel and for the glory of the Father, Son, and Spirit. Amen.