Luke 1:34 – 38 Prayer for the day: God of wonder, help us to wake up to the unexpected blessings you provide and accompanying joy – and express your faithfulness to others in ways that would ring clear to their hearts. Question for reflection: How do you respond to the miracles that start to
joy
Barrenness
Luke 1:5-7 Prayer for the day: God, help us to have eyes to see those places in our lives where your Kingdom is breaking in, and let those glimpses fill us with joy and hope, even as we wait for the Kingdom to come in all its fullness. Amen. Question for reflection: In what
By way of sorrow
Psalm 126 Question for reflection: What are the things you dream of? What are the things that make you laugh? What are the things that give you joy? How would your life be changed, if during this season of Lent, your dreams, laughter, and joy reflected the Lord? Prayer for the day: Lord, who
Rich in joy
Revelation 2:8-11 Question for reflection: Another way of describing “joy” is “to feel in the center of God’s will.” The phrase “in the center of God’s will” makes me think of the “eye” of a storm. How might joy, or “feeling in the center of God’s will,” be like or dislike experiencing the eye
The gifts: They keep on giving
Matthew 2:11-12 Question for Reflection: What about this season and the Christmas story overwhelm you with joy? What brings you to your knees with hope and wonder? Prayer for the day: Heavenly father, may we always be in awe of you and your wondrous ways. We hope to continue to see your glory in
Genealogy and history:The family tree
Matthew 1:1-6 Question for Reflection: Brethren like to play the “name game”—when we meet, we often ask each other “Are you related to… ?” Discovering how people are related often helps us make meaningful connections. But being connected by our bloodlines is not the only way we can be family to each other. This Christmas
A reflection of Christ
Heb 4:14 – 5:4 Prayer for the Day: What a joy it is, O God, to know that your grace is boundless, even as I confess my many weaknesses. Teach me to remember those weaknesses as I minister to others, so that your grace is reflected through me. Question for reflection: We talk a