Praying with Simeon

 

Luke 2:22–40 

As Simeon waited to see the child, 

the promise, the hope, the light;

so we remember those who wait

for promise, for hope, for light,

through long years and many trials. 

We remember: God, remember with us. 

As Simeon trusted God and listened, 

faithful, attentive, patient, 

so we remember those who listen for you

with faithfulness, attention, patience, trust,

through long years and many trials. 

We remember: God, remember with us. 

As Simeon recognised the Holy Child,

sang praise and thanks and peace,

so we remember those who praise you

with gratitude and peace, in their words and living,

through long years and many trials. 

We remember: God, remember with us. 

As Simeon saw in the Holy Child

challenges and a cost to pay, 

so we remember those who embrace

the challenge and cost of Jesus' way

through long years and many trials. 

We remember: God, remember with us. 

And God, we, like Simeon,

wait, listen, hope, praise,

and try to understand; 

remember us, also: God, remember us. 

Amen.