The First Sunday in Advent
Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your decrees!
MATTHEW 3:2 (CEB)
“Change your hearts and lives! Here comes the kingdom of heaven!”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Get your lives in order because God's kingdom is coming right at us on a collision course.
DAILY FODDER
Is the coming of God's kingdom, of which Jesus constantly spoke, good or bad news for you?
PRAYER
Almighty, yet merciful God, thank you for reminding us of what's coming. I so easily forget and get caught up trying to live my life according to the standards and values of the existing regime. As you close in keep me alert to the changes I need to make so that my life aligns with what is coming. I'm depending on your grace to usher me into the future. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
