Advent Calendar: Day 1

Yay, it's Advent, the First Candle is lit, only Three More Candles to go. Christmas is almost here, and an Advent Calendar is one of my favorite ways to prepare. So, I will be posting a Picture with an Advent quote and a Prayer.

Day 1: Arise, Shine, for your LIGHT has come! -Isaiah 60: 1

First Day of Advent Prayer

Lord God,

only you can see into my heart and know 

that under all the busy-ness of my life, 

there is a deep longing

to make this Advent one that welcomes you

more deeply into my own life.

My heart desires the warmth of your love

and my mind searches for your Light

in the midst of the darkness.

Help me to be a peacemaker this Advent

and to give special love to those

who disagree with me.

Give me the strength and courage

to forgive those who have hurt me.

Help me to free my heart

from the prison of my anger and hurt.

Amen.

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Ta, Ta for Now!