Day 2: By Juno Smalley
Hi friend,
According to Strong’s Concordance, ‘hope’ is a Greek word that means expectation, trust, and confidence. The root form of the word means to anticipate with pleasure and to welcome. This week we are thinking about Hope.
During this season, Christians will also wait with eagerness for the second coming of Jesus. We do have trust and confidence in our Savior. The early church were eyewitnesses to miracles of healing and restoration. Believers in the church hold with hope and expectation that Jesus rose from the dead and is returning to unite us with God, our Creator, for all eternity.
MONDAY’S SONG
As we begin to prepare our hearts for Christmas, let's be sure our hearts and minds are aligned with a heavenly perspective as we are reminded that God is Worthy of it All.
MONDAY’S PRAYER:
Lord, during this season of acquiring more and more, may our spirits be content with what You provide for us. For our home, vehicles, clothing, food, authentic relationships, spouses, children, and grandchildren, I thank you!
Again, Lord, I pray that you will help me to remember that everyone has a story. And most stories have a chapter or two filled with confusion, hurt, and pain. Many people are wary, and they don't even know it. Help us, as your church, to pause before we react, and pray so we may respond as you would have us to.
As we move closer to Christmas, help us to intentionally slow our pace down so we may hear the nudges from you in our hearts. Help us to remember that you have taught us to love one another. Help us to embrace your behavior and heart for others and especially those who don’t know you.
Thank you for New Life and the many years you have used us as your church to bring the hope of Jesus to a hurting world. Continue to do so for many more years.
In your name, that brings us hope,
AMEN
We have intentional planned several opportunities for you to attend and invite your friends to:
Journey to Bethlehem 12/6 6 - 8:00 PM*
Christmas on the Patio 12/11 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Christmas on the Patio 12/18 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight 12/24. 1 & 4 PM
*Join us Friday, December 6th and experience the story of Christmas and the excitement of our Savior’s birth. The performance will be in the Worship Center and will begin at 7:30pm sharp! Marketplace activities will be available at 6p prior to the performance and resume after until 9p.
Cost: $5 per person which includes Marketplace activities and a petting zoo. Food will be available for purchase at an additional cost. Click here for more information.
According to Strong’s Concordance, ‘hope’ is a Greek word that means expectation, trust, and confidence. The root form of the word means to anticipate with pleasure and to welcome. This week we are thinking about Hope.
During this season, Christians will also wait with eagerness for the second coming of Jesus. We do have trust and confidence in our Savior. The early church were eyewitnesses to miracles of healing and restoration. Believers in the church hold with hope and expectation that Jesus rose from the dead and is returning to unite us with God, our Creator, for all eternity.
MONDAY’S SONG
As we begin to prepare our hearts for Christmas, let's be sure our hearts and minds are aligned with a heavenly perspective as we are reminded that God is Worthy of it All.
MONDAY’S PRAYER:
Lord, during this season of acquiring more and more, may our spirits be content with what You provide for us. For our home, vehicles, clothing, food, authentic relationships, spouses, children, and grandchildren, I thank you!
Again, Lord, I pray that you will help me to remember that everyone has a story. And most stories have a chapter or two filled with confusion, hurt, and pain. Many people are wary, and they don't even know it. Help us, as your church, to pause before we react, and pray so we may respond as you would have us to.
As we move closer to Christmas, help us to intentionally slow our pace down so we may hear the nudges from you in our hearts. Help us to remember that you have taught us to love one another. Help us to embrace your behavior and heart for others and especially those who don’t know you.
Thank you for New Life and the many years you have used us as your church to bring the hope of Jesus to a hurting world. Continue to do so for many more years.
In your name, that brings us hope,
AMEN
We have intentional planned several opportunities for you to attend and invite your friends to:
Journey to Bethlehem 12/6 6 - 8:00 PM*
Christmas on the Patio 12/11 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Christmas on the Patio 12/18 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight 12/24. 1 & 4 PM
*Join us Friday, December 6th and experience the story of Christmas and the excitement of our Savior’s birth. The performance will be in the Worship Center and will begin at 7:30pm sharp! Marketplace activities will be available at 6p prior to the performance and resume after until 9p.
Cost: $5 per person which includes Marketplace activities and a petting zoo. Food will be available for purchase at an additional cost. Click here for more information.
Posted in Advent Devotional 2022