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Nov 11, 2014 · On this Christmas Day, let us live as those who let hope, peace, joy, and love reign in our lives. As the candles burn brightly and light our path, let us live as those who have the Christ’s light burning inside us today and everyday.
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Day 1 – November 29. Emphasis on the Gospel of Jesus Christ in every area of life. Day 2 – November 30. Confidence in God’s ability to work all things together for good to those who love him. Day 3 – December 1. Discipline to keep this life in the right perspective against the backdrop of eternity. Day 4 – December 2. Submissiveness to the only tru...
Day 8 - December 6. Focus on the things that are most important and worthwhile in life. Day 9 - December 7. Knowledge of biblical truths, which ground the anxious, fearful soul. Day 10 - December 8. Willingness to rest in God’s presence in the midst of the busyness of life. Day 11 - December 9. Attentiveness to the still, small, comforting voice of...
Day 15 – December 13. Enthusiasm to sing songs of joy during this season and all year. Day 16 – December 14. Imagination to create and facilitate joyful worship in the home and church. Day 17 – December 15. Freedom from fear, guilt, and bitterness that steals joy from the soul. Day 18 – December 16. Insight to think on things that are true, honorab...
Day 22 – December 20. Understanding of the depth, width, length, and height of God’s love for sinners. Day 23 – December 21.Willingness to lean into the loving arms of Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor. Day 24 – December 22.Boldness to build stronger, grace-filled, loving relationships with others. Day 25 - December 23.Sensitivity to the needs and sit...
- Robert Hampshire
- A Prayer for Hope. God of hope, thank You that in Your great mercy You have given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade.
- A Prayer for Peace. God of Heaven, at the first Christmas Your angel announced, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”
- A Prayer for Joy. Heavenly Father, let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Please fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
- A Prayer for Love. Loving God, You demonstrated Your love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I trust in Your unfailing love; surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
- Advent Week 1 - Prayer for Hope. Father God, every word in scripture points to the gift of hope that we have because of Christ Jesus. The Christmas story wasn’t the beginning of that message of hope because the old testament is full of glimpses of your plan to redeem your people and restore them into a relationship with you, but we are able to truly begin to see and understand just how great your love for us is when we read the story of Jesus’ birth in scripture.
- Advent Week 2 - Prayer for Peace. Lord, in a season when every heart should be happy and light, many of us are struggling with the heaviness of life—burdens that steal the joy right out of our stockings.
- Advent Week 3 - Prayer for Joy. This third week of Advent, let us remember that the good news of Jesus’ birth has the power to bring us great joy this Christmas season.
- Advent Week 4 - Prayer for Love. Heavenly Father, the whole meaning of Christmas can be explained in one little four-letter word…LOVE. You sent your gift of pure love to us that first Christmas.
Nov 22, 2016 · Advent 4 – Love. Last Sunday we lit the candle of Hope, remembering the hope which comes in Christ, the candle of Peace, remembering God’s dream of a peaceful world, and the candle of Joy, remembering the Spirit within us who brings joy. (Light Candles).
Feb 13, 2024 · Discover the significance of the 5 candles of Advent and their representation of hope, love, joy, peace, and the birth of Jesus. Explore the special themes of this cherished tradition.
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Feb 12, 2024 · The order of lighting the Advent candles, from hope to peace, joy, and love, mirrors the progressive journey of spiritual enlightenment and anticipation, inviting believers to immerse themselves in the timeless themes embodied by each candle.
