December 2013

Advent {simplicity} prayers

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Wednesday
4 Lord Jesus, You have come to bring peace. Bring peace to my heart. John 14:27 11 Sometimes I just need reminders that You are Wonderful Counselor. Thank You. Isaiah 9:6 18 I want to be like You, Godgiver, generous, servant, humble. Matthew 26:26 25 Happy Birthday, dearest Jesus. May we celebrate You today. Luke 2

Sunday
1 Jesus, every good and perfect gift comes from You. James 1:17 8 May the meditation of my heart be pleasing as well! My heart is Yours! Psalm 19:14 15 Be at rest, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to me. Psalm 116:7 22 Like the wise men, I want to fall before you with gifts. Matthew 2:11

Monday
2 God, our hope is in You. Not in gifts, not in perfect moments. You. Psalm 42:5 9 As Mary sang, so may I too, say, my soul glorifies You, Lord. Luke 1:46 16 Help me to come before you with thanksgiving and not a wish list. Psalm 100:4 23 Make me like the shepherds, always seeking the King. Luke 2:15

Tuesday
3 Father, thank You that when I am weak, You are strong. 2 Cor. 12:9-10 10 Lord God, help me to be like John the Baptist: preparing the way for You. Matthew 3:3 17 Father God, You do not grow weary. Grant me Your strength. Isaiah 40:28 24 Remind us, Lord God, that TO US this child was born! He is mine and I am His! Isaiah 9:6-7 31 You are my Lord, apart from You I have no good thing. Psalm 16:2

Thursday
5 As we light up our homes, remind us that You are the light of the world. John 1:4 12 Oh Prince of Peace, rule in the heart of my home this Advent season. Isaiah 9:6 19 Make me persistent in prayer and not persistent in complaining. Luke 18:1 26 May the wonder of You never be saved for one day. May we live to show the wonder. Matthew 5:14

Friday
6 May our carols give You the honor You deserve. Psalm 150 13 Help my calendar of activities to reflect a heart of worship. Psalm 13:6 20 May my home display Your fruits: love, joy, peace. Galatians 5:22

Saturday
7 May my words, this Advent season, be pleasing to You. Psalm 19:14 14 You are Shepherd King, make me the obedient sheep following closely. Psalm 100:3 21 Lord Jesus, may my eyes be fixed on you and not my to-do list. Hebrews 12:2 28 Not to us, but to Your name be the glory! Psalm 115:1

27 Father God, I want to continue the song the angels started, glory to God in the highest! Luke 2:14

29 I do not dwell on the former things, I see You doing a new thing! Isaiah 43:19

30 I praise You, Lord, for great is Your love toward us. May I remember all the year long. Psalm