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For the Sake of God’s People

05 Dec
For the Sake of God’s People

Friday, December 5, 2025

Psalm 122

For the Sake of God’s People

Some days, prayer feels natural; other days, it feels like work. Psalm 122 reminds us that prayer is not just for ourselves, but for one another. The psalmist prays for peace “for the sake of my family and friends,” and in those words we hear a gentle call to widen the circle of our care.

Some of the people you pray for today may never know your name. Some may be close to your heart. And some, if we’re honest, may be people we struggle to love. Yet God meets us in all of those prayers, weaving mercy and compassion through every whispered hope.

Wherever you are today, take a moment to lift someone into God’s light. Let your prayers be a quiet act of love, a way of saying, “You are not alone.”

Prayer 
Loving God, gather all whom we hold in our hearts into your peace today. Surround them with your presence and let your mercy rest upon them. Amen.

 
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Learning Peace Again

04 Dec
Learning Peace Again

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Isaiah 2:1–5

Learning Peace Again

There are days when peace feels far away in our world, in our communities, and sometimes even within ourselves. Isaiah’s vision of nations laying down weapons and walking toward God’s mountain can feel almost impossible. And yet, Advent reminds us that God’s peace begins in small ways, often within us before it ever reaches the world around us.  

Maybe peace looks like choosing gentleness when you could be sharp, or pausing to breathe before responding out of frustration. Maybe it’s offering forgiveness or receiving it. God keeps teaching us peace one small step at a time, shaping us into people who reflect God’s heart. 

Wherever you find yourself today, may you feel God guiding your steps toward peace, a peace that grows slowly, quietly, and beautifully within you.   

Prayer:
God of peace, teach us your ways today. Help us choose the path that leads to compassion, healing, and hope. Amen.

 
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Posted by on December 4, 2025 in Church, Life, Religion, Spirituality, Theology

 

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The Gift of Paying Attention

03 Dec
The Gift of Paying Attention

Advent Devotion – Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Matthew 24:36–44
The Gift of Paying Attention

Some days, life feels busy and full, and it’s easy to move from one thing to the next without really being present. Jesus’ words in Matthew 24 remind us that God often comes to us quietly, in moments we do not expect. God does not come to startle us, but to gently bring us back to awareness.

Advent invites us into that kind of attentiveness. It encourages us to slow our pace just enough to notice the grace hidden in ordinary moments: a conversation that lifts your spirit, a memory that warms your heart, the flicker of hope you didn’t expect to feel. Sometimes the holiest moments are the ones we almost overlook.

Wherever you are today, whether distracted, busy, grateful, or somewhere in between, may you feel God’s presence in your day, reminding you that you are not walking through this season alone.

Prayer:
God who comes quietly, open our hearts to notice you today. Help us pay attention to the small moments where your love is breaking in. Amen.

 
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Posted by on December 3, 2025 in Church, Community, Religion, Spirituality, Theology

 

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Wake Up to Grace

02 Dec
Wake Up to Grace

Advent Devotion – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Scripture: Romans 13:11–14
Wake Up to Grace

There are times when we go through our days on autopilot, feeling busy, tired, distracted, or just overwhelmed. Paul’s words in Romans 13 feel like a gentle nudge to open our eyes again: “Wake from sleep… the night is far gone, the day is near.”

Advent invites us to wake up like this, not with pressure or fear, but with hope. It calls us to notice where God is already moving in our lives. Sometimes that awakening comes in small ways: a quiet moment, an unexpected kindness, or the reminder that God hasn’t forgotten us. Like a friend tapping us on the shoulder, grace calls us back to ourselves, back to the life God wants for us, back to the light.

Wherever you find yourself today, whether in routine, exhaustion, or joy, may you sense God gently waking your spirit to something deeper, brighter, and new.

Prayer:
God of grace, awaken our hearts today. Help us see your light in the ordinary moments and guide us to walk in your love. Amen.

 
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Joy in the House of the Lord

01 Dec
Joy in the House of the Lord

Monday, December 1, 2025

Scripture: Psalm 122

Advent Devotion

Joy in the House of God

Psalm 122 is a psalm of people traveling together, families, friends, whole communities—making their way toward Jerusalem with joy and expectation. When I read it, I’m reminded how meaningful it is to come into a place where we feel at home, where prayers have been whispered for generations, and where God meets us in both our gladness and our weariness.

But the psalm also teaches us something comforting: God’s presence isn’t limited to a sanctuary. Just as the pilgrims felt God’s nearness on the road, we can feel God’s peace in our kitchens, our cars, our workplaces, and even in the chaos of the day. Advent invites us to walk toward God’s light together, trusting that God’s peace, God’s shalom, meets us wherever we are and binds us to one another in love.

May you feel that sense of belonging today. And may this season remind you that you are part of a people walking toward the light, one hopeful step at a time.

Prayer:
God of peace, help us walk in your light today. Let your presence meet us wherever we are, and surround us with a sense of belonging and hope. Amen.

 
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Posted by on December 1, 2025 in Church, Community, Religion, Spirituality, Theology

 
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