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Tag Archives: Advent
An Advent Prayer: Rejoice!
“Let the just rejoice, for their Justifier is born. Let the sick and infirm rejoice, For their Saviour is born. Let the captives rejoice, For their Redeemer is born. Let slaves rejoice, for their Master is born. Let free men … Continue reading
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An Advent Prayer: A Pledge of Peace
“The feast day of your birth resembles you, Lord, Because it brings joy to all humanity . . . Your day is a means and a pledge of peace. At your birth heaven and earth were reconciled, Since you came … Continue reading
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An Advent Prayer: Awake to Righteousness
“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
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Morning Prayer: Zeal for God’s House
Good morning, Lord. Sometimes, I’m sad to say, going to church is just one more thing on my to-do list. Forgive me for failing to prioritize this sacred time with You and like-minded believers. May I hunger and thirst … Continue reading
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Zeal for Discipline
In John’s vision, God had strong words for the church of Laodicea: Revelation 3:15, 19 (NASB) I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! … Those … Continue reading
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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
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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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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