I tried to combine the NL readings for each Sunday with the traditional themes of each Sunday of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love) along with a short reading from Romans. You are welcome to use and modify as you see fit for your context.

Advent 1:

We wait for the coming of Christ,
who shall execute justice and righteousness.

Our hope is grounded in your promises,
promises of mercy, love, and grace for all people.

A reading from Romans 8:24-25, “For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what is seen? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”

Grant us patience as we wait for our future hope,
hope for a world where all know the presence and peace of God.

As we light the first candle, the candle of hope, let us reflect on our own hopes for the healing of the world.

(silence for reflection as the first candle is lit)

Let us pray: Source of all hope, open our hearts to your promises and deepen our faith and trust in your coming again to make all things new. While we wait for your coming, grant us the wisdom and courage to do the work of your Kingdom in the here and now. Move us by your Spirit to live and act out of the hope we have for what the world could be. In the name of Christ, who is our future. Amen.

Advent 2:

We wait for the coming of Christ,
who will feed his flock and gather his lambs.

Bring your peace to our communities, our nation, and our world,
the peace which passes all our understanding.

A reading from Romans 12:17-18, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.”

Keep us from the evils of revenge and retribution,
show us how to be peacemakers and workers for reconciliation in the world.

As we light the second candle, the candle of peace, let us reflect on how we might walk in the ways of peace as Christ taught us.

(silence for reflection as two candles are lit)

Let us pray: Prince of peace, in the midst of busy-ness and superficial interactions, help us to slow down and go deeper in our relationships. Grant us greater curiosity toward our neighbors that we may build beloved and peaceful communities. Overwhelm our hearts with peace that we might follow in your Way. In the name of Christ, who overcomes all darkness and division. Amen.

Advent 3:

We wait for the coming of Christ,
whose steadfast love for the world is everlasting.

Your saving work in our lives is cause for great joy,
continue to bring healing and wholeness into our brokenness.

A reading from Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Inspire our worship of You,
that we may shout with joy for all that you have done for us.

As we light the third candle, the candle of joy, let us reflect on our experiences of joy in the world, in our friends and family, and in God.

(silence for reflection as three candles are lit)

Let us pray: Everlasting God, deepen our faith in your steadfast love that we may live in the joy that your Way instills in us. Make us joyful in our worship of you in this place and in the worship of our daily lives. May our joy be infectious and our love  complete. In the name of Christ, who is the foundation of our lives. Amen.

Advent 4:

We wait for the coming of Christ,
who is our mighty savior and the source of all light.

Pour out your redeeming love on all the world,
the unconditional love and grace that overcomes all sin and selfishness.

A reading from Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Fill our hearts with your great love,
and help us to better love our neighbors as you call us too.

As we light the fourth candle, the candle of love, let us reflect on how we may better love our neighbors and thereby love God.

(silence for reflection as four candles are lit)

Let us pray: Loving God, guide us in your Way of love and peace. Help us to reach out towards those around us with mercy, grace, and care. May we reflect the light of your love for the world and proclaim your salvation for all people. In the name of Christ, whose light overcomes all darkness. Amen.