Father, in this season of Advent, I pray that you would hold those close who are experiencing sadness or pain. Lord may the hope of Your son overwhelm us this season and bring us deep joy that cannot be removed by our circumstances. I pray for your Spirit to dwell richly in each home and heart as we celebrate the coming of the Christ child. Lord, Your work and Your will be done this Christmas. Amen.
Psalm 100:5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. I was prompted to read this verse and it was perfect for today, of course. All of Psalm 100 is praise to God. For me today, I am praising God because He was faithful in something He had revealed to me a while ago. Let me explain. Have you ever asked God for His strength? Not just strength, but His strength. This is something that I was prompted to do about a year ago, not to just ask for strength in general, but to specifically request His strength to be given to me. I know it sounds a little like a bit of rhetoric, but keep reading. In requesting God's own strength, I have noticed something tremendous has happened each time. When God bestows His strength within me, it is so much more than just endurance. His strength comes with clarity of mind, lightening of the spirit, and a depth of inner joy that cannot help but make me smile. I feel energized in a way
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