Advent Daily Devotions 2006 Region 8 


Monday, December 18

bibleTo read: Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Text from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

To think about:

We are now in a season that is one of seemingly high anxiety for some. My wife, Terry and I have decided to stop exchanging Christmas gifts. For us this is one way to lessen the anxiety and the need to find the right gift. In thinking and discussing this important spiritual season, we are looking for ways to put an end to anxieties and to seek new ways to rejoice in the Lord.

To pray:
 Gracious God, remove the anxieties that we have created from this season. Assist us to be your thankful and joyful people. Amen.

The Rev. Ralph Dunkin
Bishop
West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod
 

 

 

 
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