Advent Prayers—Week #2: PEACE
Monday, December 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. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end” (Isaiah 9:6-7a).
Thank you Father for the gift of your son and for the peace that he brings which will never end.
Tuesday, December 7. “He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one spirit” (Ephesians 2:17).
Ask God, the giver of peace, to help us be his agents of peace.
Wednesday, December 8. “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for as members of one body you were called to peace” (Colossians 3:15).
Pray for the peace of Christ to rule in your heart, knowing that you are called to His peace.
Thursday, December 9. “I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and increase their numbers, and I will put my sanctuary among them forever. My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be my people” (Ezekiel 37:26-27).
Thank you, Father, for making an everlasting covenant of peace with us.
Friday, December 10. “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you” (Isaiah 26:3-4).
Draw our eyes to you Lord that we may steadfastly trust in you.
Saturday, December 11. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
So often Lord you tell us not to be afraid. Forgive us when we are and remind us that you give us your peace.
Advent Prayers—Week #3: JOY
Sunday, December 12—Third Sunday of Advent. “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:8-12).
Jesus’ birth is truly “Good news of great joy” for all who believe. Celebrate that good news today and praise His Name!