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Daily Devotions

  • Tuesday, December 21: Scripture – Isaiah 9:3


    Tuesday, December 21: Scripture – Isaiah 9:3 3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. Prayer Focus: The images of joy here are those of community celebrations. The joy at the harvest – which is never certain –…

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  • Monday, December 20: Scripture – Isaiah 9:2


    Monday, December 20: Scripture – Isaiah 9:2 2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. Prayer Focus: As we enter the week of Christmas, we turn again to the prophet Isaiah. The people who walked in darkness have…

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  • Sunday, December 19: Scripture – John 1:9


    Sunday, December 19: Scripture – John 1:9 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. Prayer Focus: The true light was coming. The light is always coming. Even in the deepest darkness, light is coming. How will we know if it is the true light? We will know because it is…

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  • Saturday, December 18: Scripture – John 1:6-8


    Saturday, December 18: Scripture – John 1:6-8 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. Prayer Focus: There…

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  • Friday, December 17: Scripture – Isaiah 60:7


    Friday, December 17: Scripture – Isaiah 60:7 7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall be acceptable on my altar, and I will glorify my glorious house. Prayer Focus: We’ve talked so far this week about the ways in which we are…

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  • Thursday, December 16: Scripture – Isaiah 60:5-6


    Thursday, December 16: Scripture – Isaiah 60:5-6 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all…

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  • Wednesday, December 15: Scripture – Isaiah 60:4


    Wednesday, December 15: Scripture – Isaiah 60:4 4 Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. Prayer Focus: The light encourages us to lift up our eyes and look around. How…

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  • Tuesday, December 14: Scripture – Isaiah 60:3


    Tuesday, December 14: Scripture – Isaiah 60:3 3 Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Prayer Focus: Your light shall not be hidden under a bushel. Your light draws nations and kings as those drawn to the breaking of the dawn. How will your light impact those around you…

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  • Monday, December 13: Scripture – Isaiah 60:1-2


    Monday, December 13: Scripture – Isaiah 60:1-2 1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. 2 For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Prayer Focus: As we enter the…

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  • Sunday, December 12: Scripture – Luke 2:15-18


    Sunday, December 12: Scripture – Luke 2:15-18 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 So they went with haste and found Mary…

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