<description>&lt;b&gt;JOY | Third Sunday of Advent Today is the third Sunday of Advent.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Today, we’re being reminded that some of the most ordinary things can also be the most holy: the laughter of kids, a filled room at the food pantry, and a busy kitchen. It’s through things like the laughter of children and the sharing of a meal that we discover a deeper joy that can transform the mundane into the miraculous.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Psalm 30:11 declares, You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Consider, this advent, what it means to be ‘clothed’ with joy. The psalmist isn’t speaking of a joy that is denial of the hardships of life. Rather, it’s a joy that is transformational. A joy that takes something ordinary, or even something difficult… and transcends the momentary with the eternal. Take a moment to reflect on the sources of joy in your life: Where have you experienced unexpected joy? How has God used ordinary moments to bring extraordinary happiness to your heart? Who, this week, has brought you joy? (pause) The world around us is filled with lots of things, but not often with joy. How can we be bringers of joy in a world that is often overshadowed by sorrow and hardship&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Consider the words from the prophet Zephaniah, chapter 3: Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil. 16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. 17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. 18 I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.[a] 19 Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. 20 At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says the Lord.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The psalmist writes: I will change their shame into praise. In faith, ask God to draw near to those who are brokenhearted, or ashamed, or who are in mourning, or for whom this time of year feels weighty or sad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Pray the grace and goodness and joy of the Lord over all those who are lighting candles tonight. Like the prophet writes: ‘the lord our god is in our midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, and quiet you by his love…” Amen&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description>

JOY | Third Sunday of Advent Today is the third Sunday of Advent.

Today, we’re being reminded that some of the most ordinary things can also be the most holy: the laughter of kids, a filled room at the food pantry, and a busy kitchen. It’s through...

JOY | Third Sunday of Advent Today is the third Sunday of Advent. Today, we’re being reminded that some of the most ordinary things can also be the most holy: the laughter of kids, a filled room at the food pantry, and a busy kitchen. It’s through things like the laughter of children and the sharing of a meal that we discover a deeper joy that can transform the mundane into the miraculous. Psalm 30:11 declares, You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. Consider, this advent, what it means to be ‘clothed’ with joy. The psalmist isn’t speaking of a joy that is denial of the hardships of life. Rather, it’s a joy that is transformational. A joy that takes something ordinary, or even something difficult… and transcends the momentary with the eternal. Take a moment to reflect on the sources of joy in your life: Where have you experienced unexpected joy? How has God used ordinary moments to bring extraordinary happiness to your heart? Who, this week, has brought you joy? (pause) The world around us is filled with lots of things, but not often with joy. How can we be bringers of joy in a world that is often overshadowed by sorrow and hardship Consider the words from the prophet Zephaniah, chapter 3: Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil. 16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. 17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. 18 I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach.[a] 19 Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. 20 At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says the Lord. The psalmist writes: I will change their shame into praise. In faith, ask God to draw near to those who are brokenhearted, or ashamed, or who are in mourning, or for whom this time of year feels weighty or sad. Pray the grace and goodness and joy of the Lord over all those who are lighting candles tonight. Like the prophet writes: ‘the lord our god is in our midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness, and quiet you by his love…” Amen

December 14th, 2025

<description>&lt;b&gt;This is the Saturday examen for the season of Advent.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I’m glad you’ve joined us for a time of reflection and prayer. Pray along with me.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things… look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Now take a moment to quiet yourself, and pray: Come, Holy Spirit!&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Look back over this past week and ask God to draw your attention to moments where you’ve felt dissonant, agitated, or where you’ve lacked the fruit of the spirit toward others. Where have you experienced the darkness of your own heart? Or of the world around you?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now offer those moments to the Lord. Invite Him to lead you toward engaging in a way that might bring relational repair or reconciliation. Ask God to help move you into action in whatever way He leads.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Consider the week ahead: What are you feeling joyful about as we approach Christmastime? Who do you want to pay special attention to this week? What do you want to be particularly present to? Ask God to help draw your attention to these things. If people came to mind, pray over them by name.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Behold… the psalmist tells us… God is our helper… he is our sustainer… he does not merely bring good news, Luke says… he IS good news…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Behold… he stands at the door of our heart and knocks… he will pour out His spirit on you…&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Behold… we read in 1 John… what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As we end our examen, ask God to give you eyes to see Him this advent and to give you a heart that longs for Him.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ask God for grace to behold the lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Come, thou long expected Jesus,&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;born to set thy people free;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;from our fears and sins release us,&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;let us find our rest in thee.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Amen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/i&gt;Music: "Emmanuel" - Heaven and Earth (&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNLQfFmHjv0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;YouTube)&lt;/a&gt;</description>

This is the Saturday examen for the season of Advent.

I’m glad you’ve joined us for a time of reflection and prayer. Pray along with me.


Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for...

This is the Saturday examen for the season of Advent. I’m glad you’ve joined us for a time of reflection and prayer. Pray along with me. Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things… look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. Now take a moment to quiet yourself, and pray: Come, Holy Spirit! Look back over this past week and ask God to draw your attention to moments where you’ve felt dissonant, agitated, or where you’ve lacked the fruit of the spirit toward others. Where have you experienced the darkness of your own heart? Or of the world around you? Now offer those moments to the Lord. Invite Him to lead you toward engaging in a way that might bring relational repair or reconciliation. Ask God to help move you into action in whatever way He leads. Consider the week ahead: What are you feeling joyful about as we approach Christmastime? Who do you want to pay special attention to this week? What do you want to be particularly present to? Ask God to help draw your attention to these things. If people came to mind, pray over them by name. Behold… the psalmist tells us… God is our helper… he is our sustainer… he does not merely bring good news, Luke says… he IS good news… Behold… he stands at the door of our heart and knocks… he will pour out His spirit on you… Behold… we read in 1 John… what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!  As we end our examen, ask God to give you eyes to see Him this advent and to give you a heart that longs for Him. Ask God for grace to behold the lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world! Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Amen. Music: "Emmanuel" - Heaven and Earth (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNLQfFmHjv0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube)</a>

Advent Examen - December 13th, 2025

<description>&lt;b&gt;Today is December 12th in the second week of Advent.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you.  &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.  &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Today’s reading is from the book of Isaiah, chapter 60. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Think about all that darkness hides, and the relief that comes with the light of morning. Have you ever felt afraid of the dark? As we begin our time of prayer today, call to mind a time you felt anxious, or worried, or covered by a ‘thick darkness’ of mind or body or soul. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Can you recall the sense of relief, or peace you felt when the Lord met you in that place? When the darkness lifted? Try to remember what it felt like to move from darkness into light… Our text from Isaiah might call to mind the Genesis 1 narrative… where we read that God’s spirit hovered over darkness and voice… and that God spoke order into disordered… first speaking: ‘let there be light’.  &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Turn to the Lord in personal prayer, and pray for places in your own life, or in the world around, where you experience darkness. Pray for specific people and situations who need an interruption of the brightness of the peace of Christ. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;All too often, holiday seasons are frenetic and not calm, chaotic and not peaceful. Work today to find a situation that you can interrupt with the brightness of the peace of Christ. Perhaps at work, during a family meal, or even in your own heart. Be intentional about being a person of brightness, and of peace, today, by the grace of God. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Come, thou long expected Jesus, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;born to set thy people free; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;from our fears and sins release us, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;let us find our rest in thee. &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Behold, the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it… &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;In the name of the Father, and the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. &lt;/i&gt;</description>

Today is December 12th in the second week of Advent.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you.  
 
Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and...

Today is December 12th in the second week of Advent. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you.     Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.     Today’s reading is from the book of Isaiah, chapter 60.    “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.”    Think about all that darkness hides, and the relief that comes with the light of morning. Have you ever felt afraid of the dark? As we begin our time of prayer today, call to mind a time you felt anxious, or worried, or covered by a ‘thick darkness’ of mind or body or soul.    Can you recall the sense of relief, or peace you felt when the Lord met you in that place? When the darkness lifted? Try to remember what it felt like to move from darkness into light… Our text from Isaiah might call to mind the Genesis 1 narrative… where we read that God’s spirit hovered over darkness and voice… and that God spoke order into disordered… first speaking: ‘let there be light’.     Turn to the Lord in personal prayer, and pray for places in your own life, or in the world around, where you experience darkness. Pray for specific people and situations who need an interruption of the brightness of the peace of Christ.    All too often, holiday seasons are frenetic and not calm, chaotic and not peaceful. Work today to find a situation that you can interrupt with the brightness of the peace of Christ. Perhaps at work, during a family meal, or even in your own heart. Be intentional about being a person of brightness, and of peace, today, by the grace of God.    Come, thou long expected Jesus,  born to set thy people free;  from our fears and sins release us,  let us find our rest in thee.  Behold, the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it…  In the name of the Father, and the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

December 12th, 2025

<description>&lt;b&gt;Today is December 11th in the second week of Advent.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.  &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.  &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4.   &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles - the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When Jesus heard that John – his cousin – had been arrested, Jesus withdrew, leaving one small, backwater town for another. Jesus came as a king, preaching about the kingdom of heaven. And yet he didn’t show up much like one would expect a king to show up. Often, to look deeply at Jesus is to be surprised, or to have your expectations interrupted. As you come to prayer today, how is Jesus interrupting you, or your expectations, about who He is? &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Kings and leaders of this world usually get to peace through power. Jesus came as a different sort of King of Peace. He gave up power. Gave up privilege. He didn’t ride into town on a war horse, but on a humble donkey. He didn’t demonstrate his kingship by might, but in humility. He wasn’t born into a palace, but into a refugee family holed up in a barn.  &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Reflect for a few moments on what all of this speaks to the way Christ comes as our King of Peace. Does he come and get rid of our darkness in one fell swoop? Or does he come and walk with us in the midst our darkness? Ask God for eyes to see where he is slowly pushing back the darkness in your life with the dawning light of his kingdom.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Take time to welcome Christ’s light and peace into that space, trusting He can be present to you in His peace this Advent, even if you’re walking through the valley of the shadow…  &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Come, thou long expected Jesus, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;born to set thy people free; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;from our fears and sins release us, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;let us find our rest in thee. &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Behold, the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it… &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;In the name of the Father, and the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. &lt;/i&gt;</description>

Today is December 11th in the second week of Advent.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.  
 
Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.  
 
Today’s reading is from the...

Today is December 11th in the second week of Advent. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.     Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.     Today’s reading is from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4.      “Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles - the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”    When Jesus heard that John – his cousin – had been arrested, Jesus withdrew, leaving one small, backwater town for another. Jesus came as a king, preaching about the kingdom of heaven. And yet he didn’t show up much like one would expect a king to show up. Often, to look deeply at Jesus is to be surprised, or to have your expectations interrupted. As you come to prayer today, how is Jesus interrupting you, or your expectations, about who He is?    Kings and leaders of this world usually get to peace through power. Jesus came as a different sort of King of Peace. He gave up power. Gave up privilege. He didn’t ride into town on a war horse, but on a humble donkey. He didn’t demonstrate his kingship by might, but in humility. He wasn’t born into a palace, but into a refugee family holed up in a barn.     Reflect for a few moments on what all of this speaks to the way Christ comes as our King of Peace. Does he come and get rid of our darkness in one fell swoop? Or does he come and walk with us in the midst our darkness? Ask God for eyes to see where he is slowly pushing back the darkness in your life with the dawning light of his kingdom.   Take time to welcome Christ’s light and peace into that space, trusting He can be present to you in His peace this Advent, even if you’re walking through the valley of the shadow…     Come, thou long expected Jesus,  born to set thy people free;  from our fears and sins release us,  let us find our rest in thee.  Behold, the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it…  In the name of the Father, and the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

December 11th, 2025

<description>&lt;b&gt;Today is December 10th in the second week of Advent.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.  &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.  &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Today’s reading is from the book of Ephesians, chapter 5.  &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not associate with them, for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.” &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The New Testament writers often refer to Christ as ‘the light of the world’. Here, Paul urges the church in Ephesus to recall their movement, in Christ, from darkness… to light. And he reminds them that the ‘fruit of light’ is found in all that is good, right, and true. He also reminds them that disobedience to the light is serious business…. Bringing about wrath. Consider this as you move into prayer: God is serious about the fruit of the light… about what is good, right, and true… How does that make you feel? &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;“Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord…” How often do you meditate on what pleases God? This season of Advent, have you taken time to invite God to lead you in ways that please Him? &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;As you begin to pray, ask the Lord what it means for you to ‘walk in the way of light’ today… invite Him to help you turn from ‘unfruitful works of darkness’… &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;This Christmas, the world is full of ‘people walking in darkness’… who are experiencing the impacts of ‘unfruitful works of darkness’. Pray that you would be a bringer of light this Advent season to those around you. Pray that God would fill you with ‘all that is good, right, and true’… and that you would spill out good fruit this season of Advent. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Come, thou long expected Jesus, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;born to set thy people free; &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;from our fears and sins release us, &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;let us find our rest in thee. &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;Behold, the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome in… &lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;In the name of the Father, and the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. &lt;/i&gt;</description>

Today is December 10th in the second week of Advent.
 
Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.  
 
Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.  
 
Today’s reading is...

Today is December 10th in the second week of Advent.   Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.     Take a moment and quiet yourself. Take a deep breath. Welcome God’s presence, and say Come Holy Spirit.     Today’s reading is from the book of Ephesians, chapter 5.     “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not associate with them, for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.”    The New Testament writers often refer to Christ as ‘the light of the world’. Here, Paul urges the church in Ephesus to recall their movement, in Christ, from darkness… to light. And he reminds them that the ‘fruit of light’ is found in all that is good, right, and true. He also reminds them that disobedience to the light is serious business…. Bringing about wrath. Consider this as you move into prayer: God is serious about the fruit of the light… about what is good, right, and true… How does that make you feel?    “Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord…” How often do you meditate on what pleases God? This season of Advent, have you taken time to invite God to lead you in ways that please Him?    As you begin to pray, ask the Lord what it means for you to ‘walk in the way of light’ today… invite Him to help you turn from ‘unfruitful works of darkness’…    This Christmas, the world is full of ‘people walking in darkness’… who are experiencing the impacts of ‘unfruitful works of darkness’. Pray that you would be a bringer of light this Advent season to those around you. Pray that God would fill you with ‘all that is good, right, and true’… and that you would spill out good fruit this season of Advent.    Come, thou long expected Jesus,  born to set thy people free;  from our fears and sins release us,  let us find our rest in thee.  Behold, the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome in…  In the name of the Father, and the son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

December 10th, 2025

A time to BE STILL with God. A daily scripture reading and meditative devotional from Mondays to Fridays and a time of reflection on Saturdays through the practice of a weekly Examen.

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