Dear Lord, light a flame in our hearts. It’s Christmas Eve. May the story of your birth burn to the depth of our souls. Prepare us, O Lord, to know you, to love you, to worship you and to follow your ways. I ask in your precious name and powerful authority, according to the good … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “…suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly hosts saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is well pleased!’” (Luke 2: 13-14 ESV) Advent #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father in heaven, may we know the joy of the Lord as we celebrate Jesus this week. He came as a baby, arose as a perfect lamb and returns the victorious King of kings and Lord of Lords. Infant Warrior Infant Warrior of the night, Drawing wise men from afar, Is it you I’ve … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the angels announced good news that would be for all people, “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and … Read more
Almighty God, you are the author of salvation. You are the Father who gave us the Son. May we lift you high in our celebration of His birth. Holy God, make a way where there seems to be none for your word to be studied and absorbed. There is nothing too hard for you. I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Luke wrote a detailed account of Mary and Joseph’s story, “And 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 … Read more
Open the floodgates, Father God. Break down the walls and lower the barriers in the hearts of unbelievers and scoffers. Turn them like you turn the hearts of the kings and the courses of rivers. Draw them to you through the Baby Jesus. Tell his story that brings you glory. Undo the resistance in hearts … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because in His wrath, God remembers mercy, “He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the … Read more
Gracious God, make your loving touch known to those who are away from family at Christmas. To our military, bring protection and purpose. To our missionaries, bring joy unbounded in your promise. To those estranged, bring healing in their relationships. To those who grieve, bring your peace that passes all understanding. I humbly ask your … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the prophecy of Mary’s Magnificat has been fulfilled from generation to generation, “And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me … Read more
