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If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5;17-18 Merciful Lord, as this year comes to an end, I ask that you help me let go of all that is negative in my life, to let go of bitterness, anger, fear and anything that robs my time and joy. Help me surrender my life over to you, O God, soften my heart that I may gracefully choose faith over fear, anger, bitterness or resentments. May all these melt away Lord, make all things new, bring hope alive in my heart and cause my spirit to be born again. Thank you for this past year, for the many blessings I received. Thank you for the new year to come, for all the potential it holds, the opportunities to serve and honor you and all the blessings that await me. Help me be a new creation in Christ, to be a blessing and an inspiration to others, so that many will see yo...

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. Psalm 143:10-11 Father God, teach me to serve you and do your will, guide my feet and my life because you are my merciful God and I love you. May I honor you always and walk in righteousness, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.  James 4:10 It is so easy to be proud, Lord, and being humble is not, but I humbly come before you and surrender all to you. I want to trust in you with all of my heart, even when I cannot see the road ahead of me, I ask that you will lift me up, O God, bring me and keep me close to you always, in Jesus' name. Amen

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere

Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalm 84:10-12 Blessed Lord in heaven, I know that I have sinned and don't deserve you, I know that I have fallen short of your glory, Lord Almighty, but I ask that you restore me, that you bring me back to you, change my heart, be my sun and shield. Help me walk blameless in your sight, O God, help me honor you in all I do and keep trusting in you always, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen

The birth of Jesus, the Messiah

  This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about .  His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.     Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce  her quietly.   But after he had considered this, an angel  of the Lord appeared to him in a dream  and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.     She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, [ f ]  because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill  what the Lord had said through the prophet:     “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).   When Josep...

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests

                                             But the angel said to them,  “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news  that will cause great joy for all the people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;  he is the Messiah, the Lord.  This will be a sign to you:  You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a  manger .” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,  praising God and saying,  “Glory to God in the highest heaven,     and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  Luke 2:10-14 Blessed Lord in heaven, help me bring the good news of the birth of Jesus and the gift of salvation to those who don't know it yet,  that they too will rejoice and be blessed and have the blessed hope of eternal life. Use me for ...

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus

An angel  of the Lord appeared to him in a dream  and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.   She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.  Matthew 1:20-21 Thank you, merciful Father in heaven for Jesus, your only Son, for his gift of salvation. I confess that I am a sinner and I ask for forgiveness of my sins, O Lord. Keep reminding me that there is nothing on this earth that equals the gift you have given us and keep me walking the path the will lead me to an eternal life with you, I pray in Jesus' name. Amen