Matthew 1:18-25 Prayer: Dear God, sometimes it’s hard for us to believe that you have a true plan for us. Just like Joseph, we sometimes question the situations you have given us and lose sight of your love in fear of what others will think of us. Let us not be fearful, but trust in
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Breaking the Silence
Luke 1:57-80 Prayer: Dear Lord, in the world today we often lose sight of your teachings and instead are distracted by trivial matters that we feel we have the right to complain about. Help us instead to see the beauty in this world that you have created for us. Help us to show your love
Breaking the Rules
Luke 1:46-56 Prayer Loving God, we await the One born in Bethlehem. In this season of anticipation, you offer us opportunities to rejoice, to discover renewal and to share your love. O God, we give ourselves as your servants, stirred to embrace Christ’s mission in the world. Amen. Question The statement from Mary about her
Mother of God
Text: Luke 1: 39-45 Prayer Holy God, whose coming to us in Jesus Christ we joyfully celebrate. Your salvation is from generation to generation. Break through the obstacles that keep us from seeing your glory and majesty. O God, lift our trampled and timid spirits to rejoice in your saving grace and carry our discipleship
Playing Favorites
Text: Luke 1:26-38 Prayer God of all mystery and awe, whom we have glimpsed in Jesus the Christ, extend your revelation to us today and in the day ahead. And, when your wonder and surprises burst upon us, may we welcome them as Mary did hers, with a faithful and spirited obedience. Amen. Question How
Shoes for Peace
Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Prayer Alert us now, eternal Spirit to your presence among us. May hearts and lives of all people be drawn to you through our witness. Holy One of God, strengthen our heart and soul as we seek to walk with courage and peace all our days. Amen. Question: Think of an experience
Dare to Rejoice
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 NRSV Prayer for the Day God of Good News, dare we rejoice? In a world of hunger, violence, and injustice, can we celebrate? In the darkest days of winter, dare we proclaim the good news of Jesus’ birth? God of Good News, grant us
Rooted in the Promise
Isaiah 11:1-10 “…and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6 Prayer for the Day Dependable God, every day we are witness to your promise. With each glorious sunrise, with each colorful rainbow, with every baby born, your promise is renewed. And yet, we do not always see you or feel your presence in the
Landscaping Lesson
Isaiah 40:1-5 A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD… Isaiah 40:1a NIV Prayer for the Day Seeking God, we acknowledge that we do not always do all we can to be your Presence to the world. Too often, we are the rocks and ruts, the hills and valleys
Thief in the Night
Prayer for the Day God of Surprises, who enters into our lives in unexpected ways and at unexpected times, help us to keep watch, not with fear and suspicion, but with hope and anticipation that something new is about to happen. Open us to the idea of expecting the unexpected from you. Keep us ever