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Category Archives: Advent
Morning Prayer: Zeal for the Lord
Good morning, Lord. Why is it that I’m more zealous about my to-do list than I am for You? My priorities are out of order, I know. Tune my ears to hear Your Word, tune my heart to sense Your … Continue reading
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Zeal for the Lord
The zeal of the Lord has accomplished much for me. What has my zeal accomplished for Him? Romans 12:11 (NIV) Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Lacking in zeal, me? You bet. I’m … Continue reading
The Zeal of the Lord
Isaiah’s prophecy tells how God will establish His kingdom. The section we often hear during Advent ends with these words: Isaiah 11:7 (NIV) The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Zeal, qinah in Hebrew, means ardor or jealousy. Our God’s “divine … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Christmas Plans
Good morning, Lord. You know my Christmas to-do list: presents to buy, cookies to bake, a tree in need of decorating, celebrations to plan. Deliver me from the temptation to give any of these a higher priority than time with … Continue reading
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A Flood of Justice and Righteousness
God had harsh words for some Old Testament celebrations. Amos 5:21, 23-24 (NIV) “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me … Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Establish Justice and Righteousness
Good morning, Lord. Alas, our world is broken. People (and nations) serve themselves, with no concern for those they hurt. Justice is distorted by money and power. Truth is spun, twisted and turned inside out. Save us from ourselves. Even … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Righteous and Just
Good morning, Lord. You are perfectly righteous and just, I am not. Forgive me for questioning Your ways, for thinking I know better than You how things should work, how the world should run. Forgive me for taking the short … Continue reading
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The Advent of Justice and Righteousness
On this first Sunday of Advent, I heard these familiar words from the prophet Isaiah: Isaiah 9:7 (NIV) He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time … Continue reading
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