He’s Here! To celebrate Christmas we light the Christ Candle “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14, NIV) Today’s Thought: God Almighty, the Creator of all things, wrapped Himself in flesh and …
Pray your Way through Advent – Peace Day 2
The Candle of Peace – Day 2 – Monday Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7 NLT) Today’s …
Pray your way through Advent – Peace Day 1
On the fourth week of Advent we light the candle of Peace Day 1 – Sunday For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 KJV) Today’s Thought: …
Pray your way through Advent – Joy Day 7
The Candle of Joy – Day 7 – Saturday I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. (3 John 1:4) Today’s Thought: The happiness I feel in giving and receiving during Christmas is only a shadow of the deep joy I have when those I love understand the truth of the …
Pray your way through Advent – Joy Day 6
The Candle of Joy – Day 6 – Friday Shout for joy to God, all the earth! (Psalm 66:1 NIV) Today’s Thought: If I shout to celebrate a basketball goal, why don’t I shout for joy at something of eternal value – like Jesus in my life? Today’s Prayer: Lord God, the other day I was watching a basketball game …
Pray your way through Advent – Joy Day 5
The Candle of Joy – Day 5 – Thursday The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.(Psalm 126:3 NIV) Today’s Thought: If I concentrate on the things I lack, it’s easy to lose sight of the many things I have to rejoice over. Today’s Prayer: Lord God, at times I’m too focused on the …
Pray your way through Advent – Joy Day 4
The Candle of Joy – Day 4 – Wednesday Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5b NKJV) Today’s Thought: Our world needs the joy that comes from Jesus as much today as the people who awaited His arrival centuries ago. Today’s Prayer: Loving God, I’m counting down the days until Christmas. It’s a …
Pray your way through Advent – Joy Day 3
The Candle of Joy – Day 3 – Tuesday …in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. (1 Thessalonians 1:6b, NIV) Today’s Thought: Joy is not the absence of suffering. I can experience the joythat comes from God no matter what I’m going through. Today’s Prayer: Generous God, I don’t understand …
Pray your Way through Advent – Joy Day 2
The Candle of Joy – Day 2 – Monday And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people…and suddenly there …
Pray Your Way through Advent – Joy Day 1
On the third week of Advent we light the candle of Joy Day 1 – Sunday “As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1:44, NIV) Today’s Thought: The joy that every parent feels at the birth of their baby is merely a shadow of the great and …