Opening Prayer: My
soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has
looked on the humble estate of his servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who
is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from
generation to generation. Amen. (Luke
1:46-50, ESV)
Scripture: Luke
1:26-56
Journal: What
makes Mary’s waiting different from everyone else’s in the Christmas
narrative? What does she have to teach
us about waiting on the Lord? How does
her response to God speak to you today?
Reflection:
The
birth of Christ in our souls is for a purpose beyond ourselves: it is
because his manifestation in the world must be through us. Every
Christian is, as it were, part of the dust-laden air which shall radiate the
glowing epiphany of God, catch and reflect his golden Light. Ye are the
light of the world- but only because you are enkindled, made radiant by the one
Light of the world. ~Evelyn Underhill
The purpose of Advent is
to make us pregnant with hope. ~The Work of the People
Prayer
Closing Prayer: I’m
bursting with God-news; I’m dancing the song of my Savior God.
God took one good look at me, and look what happened—I’m the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy, set apart from all others. His mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before him. (The Message)
God took one good look at me, and look what happened—I’m the most fortunate woman on earth! What God has done for me will never be forgotten, the God whose very name is holy, set apart from all others. His mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before him. (The Message)
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