Scripture for the Third Friday in Advent

Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Almighty God, empower all of us in Your Body to put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light so we reflect Your … Read more

Scripture for the Third Thursday in Advent

1 Corinthians 12:25-27 So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you … Read more

Scripture for the Third Wednesday in Advent

1 Corinthians 14:26 When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. O Lord, our God, inspire our hearts and motivate each of us by the power of the Holy Spirit to … Read more

Scripture for the Third Tuesday in Advent

Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Heavenly Father, we often treasure the things of the world too much. Empower us by the Holy Spirit to lay up treasures in heaven. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Scripture for the Third Monday in Advent

Matthew 20:28 The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve. Lord God, we often let our lives become so busy with activities and work and pleasure that we fail to serve You and Your Kingdom. Christ himself came to serve, not to be served. Focus our hearts and minds on … Read more

Scripture for the Third Sunday in Advent

Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Almighty God, empower us by the Holy Spirit to throw off those things that hinder … Read more

Scripture for the Second Saturday in Advent

Romans 16:17-20 I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds … Read more

Scripture for the Second Friday in Advent

Matthew 25:6-10 “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ ‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us … Read more

Scripture for the Second Thursday in Advent

John 4:23 The true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. Lord, make us true worshipers, the kind of worshipers Jesus told us You seek; motivate and empower us to worship You in spirit and truth. In the name of Jesus. Amen.