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Finding Joy in God’s Presence
The promise, “You will fill me with joy in your presence,” perfectly captures the heart of worship. When we intentionally pause and draw close to God, He pours out His love, hope, and peace—gifts that bring true and lasting joy. This relationship forms a sacred, unbroken circle, but it depends on our willingness to enter…
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Advent Devotional: Day 15
“In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we have loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John…
Advent Devotional: Intro to Love
Nothing shows us the love of God has for us like the life of Christ. God sent His Son to us and for us. He came to us in the most vulnerable way possible: an innocent baby. He grew up knowing His mission to the point of teaching in the temple at a young age. …
Advent Devotional: Day 14
“for unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 ESV (written approximately 740 BC) The genealogy of Jesus is made up of some pretty amazing people,…
Advent Devotional: Day 13
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 ESV Isaiah and David understood something about God that is at times missing in our modern day. “God is ________.” They could identify who…
Advent Devotional: Day 12
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…
Advent Devotional: Day 11
“And above all these things put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful” Colossians 3:14-15 As I wrote down today’s scripture I underlined action words. Not verbs, but words as a…
Advent Devotional: Day 10
“Dear brothers and sister, I close my letter with these last words; Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT ESV says, “aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another.” The NIV says,…
Advent Devotional: Day 9
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubles, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27 ESV Jesus knew our hearts would be troubled and He knew fear was at the root of it. History shows us…
Advent Devotional: Day 8
“In peace will I both lie down and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 Rest is difficult when life seems to be pulling you in different directions. When anxiety has your fears in overdrive, rest is missing. Surrender is a word I hear in those moments. But until…