Dec 29

 

Ezekiel 34:12

12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.

Dec 28

 

Psalms 55:22

22 Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.

Dec 28

 Luke 2:13-14

[13] Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, [14] “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Dec 27

 

Matthew 2:10

10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

Dec 26

 

Luke 1:32

32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,

Dec 24 Christmas Eve

 

1 John 4:9

9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.

Dec 23

 

Luke 1:68

68 “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.

Dec 21

 "If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.- But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.” James 3:13, 17 (NLT)

Dec 20

 

Luke 1:30

30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.

Dec 19

 

Isaiah 25:9

9 In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”

Dec 17

 

Luke 2:10

10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Dec 15

 

John 1:9

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

Prayer 12-15

 Let us pray. We thank you, O God, for all those in Scripture who have pointed to Christ: for your prophets Elijah and Isaiah, and for John.

We thank you, too, for those in our lives who have pointed us to Christ: pastors and teachers, strangers and friends. Give us eyes to see him today among those who are oppressed, imprisoned, brokenhearted, or beaten down, and we will give our testimony, too: how Christ releases and sets us free; how he repairs and builds up what we have ruined. We, too, will point others to Jesus, the Light of the world. We pray through Jesus, the Christ.

All: Amen.

Dec 14

 

Isaiah 40:31

31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Dec 12

 

Isaiah 7:14

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Dec 11

 

Isaiah 9:6

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Prayer 12-10

 Holy Father, I admit I have built my life the way I have seen fit to. I have ignored the restlessness deep in my heart that cries out for You to be in my life more. Today, I choose to make You the ruler of my life. Father, please help me. I want to say what Paul said, to tell others, for me, for all of us, to live in Christ.

Amen

Dec 10

 

Romans 12:12

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Dec 8

 

Matthew 25:40

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Dec 5

 

2 Peter 3:9

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

December 4

 

1 Chronicles 16:34

34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Dec 3

 

Hebrews 10:23

23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Dec 1

 

Lamentations 3:22

22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.