Heavenly Father, as we prepare to meet our Messiah, may our hearts be freed from every evil thought, word, or deed, that would stand in the way of His coming to us.

“Prepare the way O Zion, your Christ is drawing near, let every hill and valley a level way appear, greet One who comes in glory, foretold in sacred story, oh blessed is Christ that comes in God’s most holy name. He brings God’s rule O, Zion, he comes from heaven above, lift high praise resounding, for grace and joy abounding, oh blessed ins Christ who comes in God’smost holy name.”