ADVENT READINGS!
WEEK 1: LIGHT & DARK
In the shadow of darkness, a light has dawned.
Saturday | December 3
O REALM OF LIGHT
Oh realm of light! whose morning star to Bethlehem’s manger led the way. Not yet upon our longing eyes shines the full splendor of thy day. Yet still across the centuries fall, both strong and sweet, our Lord’s command. And still with steadfast faith we cry, “Behold, the kingdom is at hand!”
Oh realm of Heav’n! whose dawn began with love’s divine, incarnate breath, our hearts were slow to understand the lessons of that life and death. Yet though with stammering tongues we tell redemption’s story, strange and sweet. The world’s Redeemer, lifted up shall draw the nations to His feet.
Oh realm of peace! whose music clear swept through Judea’s starlit skies, still the harsh sounds of human strife break on thy heavenly harmonies. Yet shall thy song of triumph ring in full accord, from land to land, and men with angels learn to sing, “Behold, the kingdom is at hand!”
Morning Kneeling Prayer
Father, I pray that I would
enter this day as your Son
entered the world, full of love
and hope.
Amen.
Midday Kneeling Prayer
Jesus, I pray that I would be present in my work as you were present in this world, full of humility and service.
Amen.
Evening Kneeling Prayer
Holy Spirit, I pray that I would be at peace in my rest knowing that you came to bring peace to the world, and will one day bring rest to all things. Amen.