“God of mercy turn the evil inclinations of the human heart toward your justice and love that we may know the freedom to love you as we are loved. Amen.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 24.)
“Father, come to us in this time and care for our broken hearts. Forgive us of the brokenness that we spread and allow us to mend the brokenness in the world as we prepare to receive your Son again. Amen.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 21.)
“God of creation May you lead us in the way of Jesus to care for your creation and bless others in your name as witness of your Advent.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 18.)
Anticipating the promise: Jeremiah 33:14-16 (NIV 1984)
“‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the gracious promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.'”
“‘In those days and at that time I will make a righteous Branch sprout from David’s line; he will do what is just and right in the land.
In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety.
This is the name by which it will be called: The Lord Our Righteousness.'”
Advent is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, but it is also a time to anticipate His return. During this advent season, the River Run Church of the Nazarene will be posting weekly Scripture verses in anticipation… and for study and reflection. River Run will also be posting daily prayers to nurture the soul. May you find special meaning, joy, and peace during this advent season.
“Come Branch of Jesse once again and bring to completion all of the promises of God for your waiting creation.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 12.)
Psalm 56:3-4 (NIV 1984)
When I am afraid,
I will trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can mortal man do to me?
Psalm 55:22 (NIV 1984)
Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;
he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 55:16-18 NIV 1984)
But I call to God,
and the Lord saves me.
Evening, morning and noon
I cry out in distress,
and he hears my voice.
He ransoms me unharmed
from the battle waged against me,
even though many oppose me.
Psalm 54:6-7 (NIV 1984)
I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you;
I will praise your name, O Lord,
for it is good.
For he has delivered me from all my troubles,
and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.
Psalm 54:1-3, 4 (NIV 1984)
Save me, O God, by your name;
vindicate me by your might.
Hear my prayer, O God;
listen to the words of my mouth.
Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me.
Faithfully Yours Forever 