The Season of Advent

Advent Daily Readings and Prayer

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening sentence

“Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!’” (Mark 1:2-3 NLT)
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Morning Reading: Psalm 89:1-4 NLT

I will sing of the lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.

The lord said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant. I have sworn this oath to him: ‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever; they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’”
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Prayer:

Gracious God: Thank You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness revealed to us in Jesus Christ.

+ Make Your home in my heart – that I may be rooted in Your love.
+ Fulfill Your requirements in me – that I may do no wrong to others.
+ Strengthen my faith in Christ – that I may love Your people everywhere.
+ Fill me with Godly compassion – that I may generously respond to people in need.

Thank You, Father, for calling me Your child – may I begin to understand the depth of Your love for me and live as a royal heir of my King. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever faithful. Amen.
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“Once in Royal David’s City”

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Canticle

Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. Christ, as a shield overshadow me. Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Christ as a light; Christ as a shield; Christ beside me on my left and my right.

Blessing

He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people. (Revelation 22:20-21 NLT)

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen