Holy God, you are all knowing, all seeing. No one knows better than you how the enemy prowls and seeks to destroy. Put up your hedge of protection around those who hear your Christmas story and believe, Father. Don’t let them be the infertile soil in which the seeds of faith cannot grow and prosper. … Read more
I am small, God of all. I’m a tiny voice in the noisy crowd. I’m the short kid standing behind the parade watchers. Some days the opposition surrounds me, and I feel like the Dr. Suess Who, shouting your words to the forest canopy. “He’s here, he’s here, God is here!” Forgive my discouragement, Father. … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “…when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4: 4-5 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.” (Luke 2: 4-5 ESV) Advent #joyinverse … Read more
Father, if I randomly asked people why we celebrate Christmas, how many would actually know and understand? Tell us the story again. Let us glorify God with all we hear and see. Let us tell others of what is told to us through your Word, how Jesus became flesh and walked on earth, how those … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Mary treasured the goodness of God in her heart, “for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” (Luke 1: 49 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
So much to think about this time of year, Father…prayers of a young mother marveling her fate, ancient stories told by shepherds and travel blogs of wise men trying to elude a king in visiting the King of kings. The glitz and trappings get in my way, and the noise of credit cards sliding through … Read more
Father, every day closer to another celebration of Jesus’ birth is another day to sing your praises. Let me join in the song of the heavenly host, declaring your goodness. What a joyful noise we make together to welcome your Son. What a picture of worship that invokes. What a marvelous chorus gathered, singing along … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” (Luke 1: 45 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Yahweh Shalom, the LORD of peace, you are the author of the Good News. Let us not be afraid, but reverence you. I pray we rejoice in the Good News. It brings great joy. We are blessed again by the angel’s message, “Glory to God on earth; and peace among those with which he is … Read more