May your Creator God
give you peace in knowing
that He fulfills all His promises.
In receiving this peace, may your comfort
not lead you to complacency,
but instead, may it lead you,
as Mary, Joseph, and Jesus,
to dedicate yourself to God.
May your eyes be open to the work of God,
so that you may recognize the blessings
of a salvation and a Spirit
that goes with you daily.
In knowing His presence with you,
may you rejoice and praise God as Simeon.
May you share the good news with others as Anna.
May knowing Christ
compel you to live a life
that is marked by His character.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord lift up His countenance to you and give you peace.