My heart and my entire being shout for joy
to the living God.
LUKE 1:43-44 (MSG)
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The arrival of Jesus releases joy in all who recognize him.
DAILY FODDER
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen"
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay;
Remember Christ, our Saviour,
Was born on Christmas day,
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy.
PRAYER
Awesome God, my heart is overwhelmed with joy because of the way you have treated me. I'm honored that you'd come not just to the world but to me. I do have regrets—things done and things left undone. But all regrets are transformed to joy as I recognize your complete forgiveness and the awesomeness of your salvation plan. I accept your forgiveness and the gift of everlasting life. I will joyfully share the message of Jesus and his eternal love. 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.
