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: Luke 1:32, 69 NLT

He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.
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He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David….

Morning Reading: Revelation 22:16 NLT

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.”
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Prayer:

Mighty Savior, Son of the Most High: You are Jesus, the source of all power and authority. You are the beginning and the end, the only begotten eternal One. You are the Everlasting King, the ruler of heaven and earth. You are the Bright Morning Star, the hope of nations. You are the Holy One of Israel, worthy of all praise and Lord of all. Even so, come quickly, Lord Jesus, in all the splendor of Your majesty. Amen.
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“A Million Suns” – Hillsong Live

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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