A Prayer for Peace this Advent

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.” Thank You for the peace Your Son Jesus promised, not as the world gives, but...

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Rejoice!

I lift my heart up to you, Lord, to thank you for the blessings you shower on me each day. You are the ‘joy of my soul.’ I know that in your great love, I am held and protected by...

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Preparing the Way

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. Tragedy arrives as innocent victims suffer, and an inner...

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An Advent Prayer

Lord God, we adore you because you have come to us in the past. You have spoken to us in the Law of Israel. You have challenged us in the words of the prophets. You have shown us in Jesus...

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