For the second week Advent, we light the Peace Candle," reflective of the coming of the Prince of Peace into the world at Christmas. Jesus can bring peace to our inner selves, and also pave the way for peace with others.
The prayer for peace speaks to the possibility of the "not yet" of Jesus' coming reign of peace breaking in to the "now" of our lives. Advent is about anticipation, and peace is one of the things that a life with Jesus can bring.
An appropriate Scripture for this week can be found in the Messianic promises of Isaiah 9:6:
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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