Month: December 2012

Christmas Reading & Carol: Isaiah 9:6 NLT – “O Come Let Us Adore Him” (YouTube)

image Reading: Isaiah 9:6 NLT

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
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Carol: “O Come All Ye Faithful” – “Adeste Fideles” by John Francis Wade (1711 – 16 August 1786)

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful, and triumphant: O come ye, o come ye, to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him… Born the King of angels: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

God of God, Light of Light, Lo! He abhors not the Virgin’s womb; Very God, Begotten, not created: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above, Glory to God… In the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning; Jesu, to Thee be glory given; Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Morning Reading: Luke 2.1-5 NLT – Journey to Bethlehem w/video (YouTube)

mary-joseph-nativity-art-lds-191342-printLuke 2.1-5 NLT

At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was now obviously pregnant.

“My Soul Magnifies the Lord” w/audio – Chris Tomlin

My soul magnifies the Lord
My soul magnifies the Lord

“My Soul Magnifies The Lord” – Chris Tomlin

Good news of great joy… For every woman, every man… This will be a sign to you… A baby born in Bethlehem… Come and worship… Do not be afraid

A company of angels… Glory in the highest… And on the earth peace among… Those of whom His favor rests… Oh, come and worship… Do not be afraid, no, no

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me
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Play Audio – “My Soul Magnifies the Lord” – Chris Tomlin

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Unto you a child is born… Unto us a Son is given… Let every heart prepare His throne… And every nation under Heaven… Come and worship Do not be afraid, no, no

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me

Of His government there will be no end… He’ll establish it with His righteousness… And He shall reign on David’s throne… And His name shall be from this day on… Wonderful, Counselor, Everlasting Father… Wonderful, Counselor His name shall be Everlasting Father

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord…  He has done great things for us… He has done great things for us… He has done great things for us… He has done great things for us

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me

My soul, my soul magnifies the Lord… My soul magnifies the Lord… He has done great things for me… Great things for me… He has done great things… He has done great things

Song for Advent: “Word of God Speak” (YouTube)

“Word Of God Speak”

I’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay
The last thing I need is to be heard
But to hear what You would say

Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
Word of God speak

I’m finding myself in the midst of You
Beyond the music, beyond the noise
All that I need is to be with You
And in the quiet hear Your voice

Word of God speak
Would You pour down like rain
Washing my eyes to see
Your majesty
To be still and know
That You’re in this place
Please let me stay and rest
In Your holiness
Word of God speak

I’m finding myself at a loss for words
And the funny thing is it’s okay

word of God speak

Morning Reading: John 1.1-5, 10-14 NLT

word became fleshJohn 1.1-5, 10-14 NLT

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it….

He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.