Prayers for Epiphany, Day 2

The word “epiphany” (from the Greek epiphaneia or theophaneia) means “appearance” or “manifestation” of God, and has roots in the word for sunrise or dawn. In ancient times, an epiphany meant either a visible manifestation of a god or the solemn visit of a ruler venerated as a god.


God of light, shining in darkness, 
through a little child, born in Bethlehem, 
you open to us the treasure of your grace. 
Help us to search diligently for him, 
so that we may offer our lives to you 
with thanksgiving, joy, and praise; 
through Jesus Christ, the rising star. Amen. 

*This prayer comes from the PC(USA) website: http://www.pcusa.org/media/uploads/theologyandworship/pdfs/prayers_for_epiphany.pdf