May God our Father himself and our Master Jesus clear the road to you! And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you.
~1 Thessalonians 3.11-12, The Message
Have you ever awakened to witness a sunrise with the sky turning a beautiful golden-red color and you just knew, in the deep places of your soul, that something good was coming? I don't think there is anything more hope inspiring than a beautiful sunrise. It's hope rising, the anticipatory coming of Christ.
Christ clearing the road to us; to be so filled with the Father's love it overflows into the lives around us. A beautiful thought, one which is achievable. We wait with growing anticipation and excitement, soul searching, with wonder and awe filling our hearts as the days of Advent advance. Christ calls to us, can you hear his whisper? We must respond, we must answer. Don't let Christmas find you spiritually unprepared to receive the impact of joy at his birth.
Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.” ~John 17.24
The first candle of advent was lit today; the candle of prophecy signifying hope is coming. We can either choose to keep the light in us shining brightly as a witness in the world, or we can choose to let it fade and die. My prayer is that through this season we all see the glory of God at work in and through us.
Blessed Lord, search our hearts and see if there is any offensive way in us. Reveal the sins which separate us from you, help us to release them into your hands. May the love and light of your Spirit in our heart and soul be the witness of grace and glory in the pain and darkness of the world. Amen
Peace be yours,
Diane
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