PEACE AND GRACE TO YOU · 2019. 11. 28. · PEACE AND GRACE TO YOU! Advent is a season to reflect,...

PEACE AND GRACE TO YOU!

Advent is a season to reflect, remember and anticipate. During this

time, we remember the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

We anticipate the time when Christ will come again. And, we reflect

on the meaning of His coming, past and future, in our lives.

The Advent Calendar begins four Sundays before Christmas, which

falls on December 1 this year. Our theme, Enthroned in Light, reflects

the message of two passages. The prophecy of Isaiah 2:5 reminds us,

“Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!” In the New Testament,

we hear this word of encouragement:

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of

Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6

Both of these texts speak to God at work entering into the

world…with light. Light dispels the shadows and illuminates the

way. Light allows us to see clearly and reveals what is hidden. Light

is warmth and power and might. Jesus is the LIGHT of the world.

Jesus is also enthroned. When Christ enters our world, He comes

down from His throne in heaven, yet, He retains sovereignty and

authority. It’s a voluntary move of strength and sacrificial love for us.

Jesus remains on the throne, and that is a word of assurance for us in

uncertain times.

I pray that you will use this devotional guide to help you reflect and

to draw nearer to God during this season when so many distractions

vie for our attention. Each day, you will be given a song (that may be

found on YouTube), a Scripture passage, and a reflective thought

within each devotion. Everything else comes from your own

prayerful reflection and the Holy Spirit. And while I provide a

directed devotional, feel free to move as the Lord leads. If there is

another passage of scripture that speaks to you, by all means, reflect

and respond to that message. If you would like to receive this as a

daily email, sign-up at fortheworshipper.com.

You may complete this devotional time in 10 minutes or an hour—

it’s up to you! On the next page, you will find a summary of what

each step means and intends to accomplish. My prayer is that each

day you will rest in God’s love!

In Christ,

REJOICE IN THE :

Begin your devotional time in prayer and worship. Say a prayer to ask the Holy Spirit to enter your heart and mind with insight and revelation. Here you will be given a song (all accessible through youtube.com), but if God puts another song on your heart, feel free to move in the Spirit!

REACH FOR THE TO WIN THE :

Before moving on, note what you want or need God to do in your life. This might be to deepen your relationship with God, a new job, restored relationships or to develop more generosity or patience. Whatever you’re seeking from God, record it here. We know, of course, that the Lord is the ultimate prize!

REMOVE THE :

We can be so distracted in our busy lives that it’s important to remember that God should be our priority every day. Setting aside time to do this devotional is a step in the right direction, but we also need to confess what keeps us from reaching that goal we just named above. List that here. It may be as short as one word or as long as a paragraph.

REFLECT:

Take a moment to note what God has already revealed to you through reflection.

RENEW YOUR :

Here you will be given a Scripture passage to read and reflect upon.

RESPOND:

Take a moment to respond to what God has now revealed to you through Scripture.

REST IN :

Here you will be given a reflective thought to end your devotional time.

December 1, 2019

REJOICE in the

How Great is Our God (Chris Tomlin)

REACH for the to win the

REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

2 CORINTHIANS 3:7-4:6 RESPOND

REST in

God's glory is brighter.

December 2, 2019

REJOICE in the

Jesus Christ is the Way (Tremaine Hawkins)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

ISAIAH 2 RESPOND

REST in

Christ lights the way.

December 3, 2019

REJOICE in the

Lord You Are Good (Todd Galberth)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

PSALM 122 RESPOND

REST in

God offers the good.

December 4, 2019

REJOICE in the

Here I Am to Worship (Israel Houghton)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

JOHN 1:1-14 RESPOND

REST in

The Light has come into the world.

December 5, 2019

REJOICE in the

Create in Me (Lawrence Worship Coalition)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

GENESIS 1 RESPOND

REST in

God creates the light.

December 6, 2019

REJOICE in the

The Presence of the Lord (Byron Cage)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

MATTHEW 3:1-12 RESPOND

REST in

The kin-dom of God is near.

December 7, 2019

REJOICE in the

Shine on Me (Rev. James Moore)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

EPHESIANS 5:1-14 RESPOND

REST in

The light of Christ is on you.

December 8, 2019

REJOICE in the

Confidence (Tasha Cobbs)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your


REST in

God gives confidence and hope.

December 9, 2019

REJOICE in the

Glorious (Martha Munizzi)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

ISAIAH 11 RESPOND

REST in

The Lord's presence is glorious.

December 10, 2019

REJOICE in the

So Will I (Cross Worship)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

PSALM 77 RESPOND

REST in

The Son endures.

December 11, 2019

REJOICE in the

I Will Sing Praises (Richard Smallwood)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your


REST in

God makes your light shine.

December 12, 2019

REJOICE in the

A New Day (United in Praise)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

ISAIAH 9 RESPOND

REST in

The light dawns.

December 13, 2019

REJOICE in the

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Meredith Andrews)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your


REST in

The Lord's appearance awakens you.

December 14, 2019

REJOICE in the

I Shall Live and Not Die (Darlene Mccoy)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

1 JOHN 1 RESPOND

REST in

The light of Christ is life.

December 15, 2019

REJOICE in the

Great is Your Mercy (Donnie McLurkin)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your


REST in

God encourages in mercy.

December 16, 2019

REJOICE in the

Go Light Your World (Kathy Troccoli)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

ISAIAH 35:1-10 RESPOND

REST in

God offers joy.

December 17, 2019

REJOICE in the

You Are God Alone (Marvin Sapp)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

PSALM 146:5-10 RESPOND

REST in

God reigns.

December 18, 2019

REJOICE in the

O Come O Come Emmanuel (Nicole Mullen)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your


REST in

God is with us.

December 19, 2019

REJOICE in the

The Thrill of Hope (Christy Nockels)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

ISAIAH 60 RESPOND

REST in

The Lord will be your everlasting light.

December 20, 2019

REJOICE in the

Breath of Heaven (Amy Grant)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your


REST in

Jesus brings good news.

December 21, 2019

REJOICE in the

Glory (Matt Maher)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

1 JOHN 2 RESPOND

REST in

The Light already shines.

December 22, 2019

REJOICE in the

Light of the World (Lauren Daigle)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your


REST in

The Light shines in our hearts.

December 23, 2019

REJOICE in the

Show Me Your Glory (Karen Clark Sheard)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

ISAIAH 7:10-16 RESPOND

REST in

The Lord gives signs.

December 24, 2019

REJOICE in the

O Holy Night (Celine Dion)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

PSALM 80 RESPOND

REST in

The God of hosts restores.

December 25, 2019

REJOICE in the

Rejoice! Our Great Joy (Michael Mcelroy)


REMOVE the

REFLECT

RENEW your

LUKE 1 RESPOND

REST in

The Light guides us in peace.

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