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Monday,
November 30 Now
faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not
seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors
received approval. By faith we
understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is
seen was made from things that are not visible. Hebrews
11:1-3 Hebrews tells us that faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. As you begin the Advent season and reflect on the year, what are your fervent hopes for yourself, your community, church, and the world? Write those hopes down on the back side of this Advent Card – be more specific than you were on Sunday. Envision them and pray about them. Can you be convicted and assured of their coming to fruition, even if you do not yet see them? |
Prayer: Gracious God, align
our hopes with Yours so that our dreams and vision participate in Your good and certain
future for all creation. Do not let
our fear overtake our hope. Do not let
us capitulate to lesser desires or false teachings. Grant us the faith to hope for nothing less
than the redemption of the world that Jesus comes to bring. Give us the courage to participate in the
new, good, life-giving thing, Your near kingdom, present and coming. Amen. Activity: Who said only children can color? Spend some time today coloring, doodling, or just being creative. Color away and enjoy it! |
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