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Category Archives: Advent
Advent Prayer
“Stir our hearts, we beseech you, to prepare ourselves to receive your Son. When he comes and knocks, may he find us not sleeping in sin, but awake to righteousness, ceaselessly rejoicing in his love. May our hearts and minds … Continue reading
Count It as Joy
Psalm 126:2-3 (NIV) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we … Continue reading
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Tagged count my blessings, joy, Psalm 126:2-3
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Healthy Joy
“Begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks will glow with the bloom of health and freshness. Worry, fear, distrust, care-all are poisonous! Joy is balm and healing, and if you … Continue reading
Comfort and Joy
Philemon 1:7 (ESV) For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you. Tidings of comfort and joy, from heaven to earth, from angles to shepherds, … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort and joy, joy, Philemon 1:7, Revelation 21:4
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Glorious Joy
1 Peter 1:8-9 (N(V) Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 1:8-9, faith, joy, salvation
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Foundation of Hope
“My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Edward Mote, 1834 No Jesus, no hope. Know Jesus, know hope. Good morning, Lord. You are my hope … for sins forgiven, for eternal life, … Continue reading
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Tagged Edward Mote, hope, My Hope Is Built
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The Source of Hope
Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Hope running low? Fill it up with the Word of God. Good morning, Lord. When I’m discouraged, I tend to … Continue reading
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Tagged God's Word, hope, Psalm 119:114
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Winter’s Hope
“In the frost when the earth is barren, You bring new hope to our souls. In December when seeds are hidden in the soil, The staff of life springs forth from the virgin womb.” Ephrem the Syrian (306-373) Are you … Continue reading
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The Birth of Hope
Matthew 1:21 (TLB) … you shall name him Jesus (meaning ‘Savior’), for he will save his people from their sins. No Savior = no hope. Christmas celebrates the birth of hope. Good morning, Lord. You are the … Continue reading
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More Hope
It’s Advent, the season of hope — hope fulfilled, hope in this moment and hope for what is yet to be seen. Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, hope, Romans 15:13
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