Category: Devotional

A collect is a collective prayer prayed by the people of God for themselves and others. These are weekly prayers tuned to the Christian calendar in theme and tone. Would you join me in praying this prayer? Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely … Continue reading Third Sunday in Advent Collect

4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together you … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Thursday, December 12, 2019

As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. 9 … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Beloved, do not grumble … Continue reading Advent Devotion – Tuesday, December 10, 2019

A collect is a ‘collective’ prayer by the people. It is one we say together with a unified heart and spirit. Will you join me in this prayer? Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warning and forsake … Continue reading Advent Collect – December 6, 2019

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy.Romans 15:8-9 NRSV The arc of God’s work is always bent … Continue reading Advent Devotional – December 5, 2019

A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 3 His delight shall … Continue reading Advent Devotional – December 4, 2019