Dec. 28, 2014 - Jan. 3, 2015

<b>Lord, </b> as we come to the end of 2014 and begin 2015, there are both feelings of accomplishments and anxiety. Father, sometimes I’m uncertain of the plans that I have made and the ones that I’m planning to make and I’m so thankful that You remind me in this verse that You have a plan for my life. A plan that’s not only perfect but a plan full of protection and prosperity. Lord, as I enter into the future of a new year I’m once again comforted that your plan has already reached into the future of all my tomorrows giving me all the hope that I need. Help me to wait upon You and to look to you for all guidance and wisdom for 2015.

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All this I pray in Jesus’ precious name. <b>Amen</b>.<br />

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<i>"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."<br />Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)</i>

Dec. 21 - 27, 2014

O Father, from Whom every good and perfect gift comes, thank You for the ultimate gift for all mankind... The Savior, Christ the Lord! Thank You that the news proclaimed to those shepherds is always worth celebrating from every hill and valley. May Your Holy Spirit this day and always fill us with great joy that we may in turn share with those who need to both hear and see that good news in our lives. We praise You in the name of Christ Our Lord! Amen.

"And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior , who is Christ the Lord'."
Luke 2:10-11(ESV)

Dec. 14 - 20, 2014

Gracious God, we thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we reflect on this season, grant that His light might shine through us, in our families and in our work places. Dispel the darkness of malice, envy, bitterness and unforgiveness and let the splendor of His everlasting light shine through us. In His most precious name we pray, Amen.

"For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)

Dec. 7 - 13, 2014

God all loving, all powerful, all merciful and all wise. I rely on You for everything. The more I put my trust in You the more I rejoice and sing as Mary did. You go before me to prepare my path as You did for Mary, the mother of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Help me in these days of Advent to rest in Your faithfulness. Teach me to be as trusting as Mary was, so that I can rejoice in hard times as well as good times. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

"And Mary said, 'My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior'…"
Luke 1:46-47 (ESV)