Isaiah 44:1-8 Question: Today’s text asserts that Israel is called to be God’s witness and not have a ‘circle-the-wagons’ mentality. In a multicultural world where people live in proximity to others, how is the church called to be a light to the nations, ministering with justice and compassion to others? Prayer: God of all nations,
light
What a day . . .
Isaiah 60:15-22 Question: What darkness are you facing right now? In searching and allowing God’s presence, where can you find God’s light, even if it is just peeking through? Prayer: Creator, we are honest with you. Sometimes we are stuck in a rut and find ourselves in a place of ignorance or distrust, confusion, or
Holy questions
John 3:1-21 Question: In times of darkness and light, what question, or questions, is God asking you? Prayer: O Lord, in our journey, help us to ask questions wisely and faithfully, leaning in with a listening ear to your reply. ~ Kristen Hoffman, Coordinator, CCS and National Junior High Conference Congregational Life Ministries of
Star rising
Matthew 2:1-12 Question for reflection: What signs of Jesus have stood out for you during this Advent and Christmas season? Where have you witnessed the Light of Christ disrupting the darkness and shining brightly? Prayer for the day: Once again we have traveled the road of God’s promise, arriving at a simple manger occupied by
Light encounter
John 8:12-19 Question for reflection: When have you been surprised by the simplicity of God’s work? Prayer for the day: O God, in whom no darkness prevails, bring to light all the places in which we hide from your grace. Empower us as those who carry your light into the world whose darkness too easily overcomes.
Prelude to a decision
Luke 6:12-16 Prayer for the day: Lord of both the sunrise and sunset, we seek you in the nighttime that we may come to see the day. In our prayers we seek to understand your ways, longing to know how we might live more faithfully from day to day. As we pray ourselves into your
Everyone counts
Matthew 1:3-6 Prayer for the day: O God, in whose image we are created, help us not to judge others, and instead try to see your light in everyone we meet. We acknowledge this isn’t always easy, so give us grace-filled hearts to recognize that all people count in your eyes. Amen Question for
Children of Light
John 12:27-36 Question for reflection: What symbols of light are around you? What qualities of God’s light do they bring to mind? Prayer for the day: Lord of light, we long to be in the light as you are in the light. As the sun shifts in the sky above us we give thanks
Us: Shining together
John 1:1-9 Question for Reflection: Into what situation are you being called to carry the light of the Holy Spirit? Prayer for the day: Order my steps and my actions in a way pleasing to you, Living God. May I not only carry the light of the Holy Spirit to others, but may I also
Zechariah’s song: A new day
Luke 1:67-80 Question for Reflection: Waiting can be hard. I remember, as a child, waiting impatiently for Christmas morning to arrive so the presents under our tree could finally be opened. Zechariah, too, had been waiting. But what he was waiting for was immeasurably more wonderful than any present under a Christmas tree ever could