Because Lutherans believe in hope: together we pray. To the One who gives us Hope, Thank you for inviting us to this time of waiting. Help us to: open our eyes so we can see your light, open our ears so we can hear your words of hope, open our minds so we can understand you, open our hearts so we can receive your love. Come, long expected Jesus, we are waiting for you! Amen.We are in this together. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER. We may be apart, but we are not alone.