Faithfully Yours Forever

God of second chances renew our faith today that we might be a means of grace to our neighbor this day.  Amen.”
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 79.)

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”  (Habakkuk 3:16-19)
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 76.)

“God the Spirit let your Spirit move within us and transform us from the inside out through the new covenant in Christ.  Amen.”
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 73.)

“As we prepare for your return, resurrected Lord, may your victory over sin and idolatry spur us on to be faithful to you this Advent season.  Amen.”
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 67.)

“God of wisdom may the light of your Son shine through the darkness this Advent and may your children know your will in these days.  Amen.”
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 64.)

Anticipating the prophecy: Zephaniah 3:14-20 (NIV 1984)

Sing, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel!
Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy.
The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.
On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp.
The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love,he will rejoice over you with singing.”

“The sorrows for the appointed feasts I will remove from you; they are a burden and a reproach to you.
At that time I will deal with all who oppressed you; I will rescue the lame and gather those who have been scattered.
I will give them praise and honor in every land where they were put to shame.
At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home.
I will give you honor and praiseamong all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunesbefore your very eyes,” says the Lord.

“Gentle King lead us in the way of peace that we might be found as servants to the least when you appear.  Amen.”
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 59.)

“Search our hearts God.  Reveal our hidden fears.  Help us to embrace you as Lord of all.  Amen.”
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 56.)

“Lord Almighty who reigns forever, we honor you as our redeemer.   Amen”
(Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 53.)