We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. —2 Peter 1:19
Precious Jesus, You are the Source, the Fountain, the Author, the Finisher of all.
Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are Your judgments, and Your ways past finding out.
What was the day, the ever-blessed, ever-to-be-remembered day, when You—who commanded the light to shine out of darkness—shone in upon my heart?
And when did Jesus, the day-dawn and the day-star, arise to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, in the face of Jesus Christ?
Glorious light and life of my soul! Continue Your sweet influence, morning by morning, at dawn, and during the evening star of Your grace. Continue until, after many wintry days of my blindness, ignorance, and senseless state, You renew me in the precious discoveries of Your love.
By this I am carried through all the twilight of this poor and dying state of things below. For then I will awake to the full enjoyment of Your glory. I will see You in one full, open day; and I will be made like You in Your kingdom of light, and life, and happiness, forever and ever. Amen.
—Prayers of the Puritans
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Thank you for this beautiful reminder of hope and preparation during Advent. The prayer captures the essence of this season perfectly. I’m grateful for the reflections and insights shared in this community.
Thank you Lord for being intentional in loving us, giving us the hope we need ❤️
God is good and we have faith in you lord we thank you
Reading above 2 Peter 2:19 in 2 Peter 2:5&6- “…Faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with steadfastness, steadfastness with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
This really stood out to me today- thank you for providing the option to Read the Bible within the devos and not just the verse(s) used in the Bible!
Reading above 2 Peter 2:19 in 2 Peter 2:5&6- “…Faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with steadfastness, steadfastness with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
This really stood out to me today- thank you for providing the option yo
Reading above 2 Peter 2:19 in 2 Peter 2:5&6- “…Faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with steadfastness, steadfastness with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Reading above 2 Peter 2:19 in 2 Peter 2:5- “…Faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with steadfastness, steadfastness with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.”
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Amen!!! Reading this at dawn- watching the sun slowly rise has been a added bonus
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Beautiful prayer…AMEN!
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I have a dear widowed neighbor who has recently been diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in her breasts. I have been sharing messages and scripture from this study to encourage her, which in turn has been a great encouragement to me to stay plugged in to this study. Bless you all as we walk together through this message of Light and the Hope and Promise of Jesus!
Continue your sweet influence, morning by morning ✨ Thank you Jesus!
This prayer was very rich and beautiful to hear as well as pray.
Amen
This little light of mine!
“I will awake to the full enjoyment of your glory”. What an exciting day that will be!
This little light of mine- I’m gonna let it shine!
I just wanted to say that I’m so sorry you lost your mom. She is resting in peace. It is a difficult time right now to remember where to find the light, but it’s always there ❤️ I hope you experience it all around you this Christmas season.
Loving the study book! It’s nice to have something tangible and I’m a journaler. It helps to write down my thoughts and prayers. Love the pictures and how it draws my attention.
Amen!
Amen!
Amen!
Amen!
I love that we have Jesus’ second coming to look forward to. I pray I would be made more like him day by day.
This study is touching my heart. Since my mom died of Covid, I have had a difficult time finding any light in my life. It’s really nice to have a study that looks at the Light of the World, and is bringing me closer to the hope that was born at Christmas. I am blessed to know that my mom is in paradise with Jesus, the Light.
This was a beautiful read Lori ♥️
I lost my mom to Alzheimer’s a year ago so I feel the pain of your friends. I miss my mom terribly but I am so grateful to know that now she is free of her mortal limitations and she has blossomed into the beautiful spirit that she has always been. And she is with Jesus. It gives me comfort.
A big Thank you to Kelly & Stacy Edwards for responding to my request yesterday. I’ve looked into both. My husband also humbled me by reminding me that not everyone has spent time in the Bible, so that lack of overall familiarity would make YouVersion difficult. It was for him, at one time.
Today’s devotion & prayer were so beautiful. So needed. Thank you Churchmouse for the reminder to look only to Jesus for justice and promises to be fulfilled.
Praying for all the requests. Oh, & the name of the song Rhonda J shared with us is Light of the World by Lauren Daigle. Hugs & love y’all.
Amen!!
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Tami Hoyem I am sorry for the losses you have experienced but I am so glad to hear you feel the hope ! That is my prayer for everyone here, especially those going through heartbreak in this season.
Rhonda J what is the name of the song you shared? Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed Sunday
I cannot wait for that day! When we all see Jesus face-to-face. I love you my sweet sisters.
I feel lost, ( recent death), yet I feel hope ( the shining Light), reading all your words, the struggles,the prayers and support gives more light in my world. So glad I found this community. Blessings to all today!
That is the part of the prayer that really jumped out at me too, SEARCHING. Let us all share the light that we see & know.
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Thank You for Your glory that came from heaven into the Babe in the manger! Humbly, eternally grateful.
I’ve been catching up on my readings this morning and this is exactly what I needed. I am currently in the process of changing careers and am on my last weeks of my current job. My anxiety is up and although I know I am making the right decision, the devil is whispering all sorts of lies in my ear. That I am not good enough or strong enough. That I never know what I am doing. But I must remember that Jesus, my lord and savior, is the light of the world. He casts out the darkness where the devil lives. I cling to Him as I go on to my next adventure.
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Beautiful and much needed prayer today <3
Yes Churchmouse. When I start feeling frustrated with the state of our world that is what I remember as well. ❤️
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What a beautiful prayer!
That prayer! So beautiful and expressive, I especially loved this section: What was the day, the ever-blessed, ever-to-be-remembered day, when You – who commanded the light to shine out of darkness – shone in upon my heart?
May I never forget the total cleansing of my own heart and life, turning from darkness to Christ.
Praying for all, especially FOSTER MAMA, Anniston & baby (delivery still expected today?) and all other needs mentioned.
Amen!
I loved the prayer today. It’s been a week with two friends losing Mom’s after long struggles with dementia. What a great reminder of what they are experiencing now “ For then I will awake to the full enjoyment of Your glory”. We can be a people of great Hope.
Oh what a prayer and cry of my heart! Amen
Lord, be my shining light and renew me every single day ♥️
Such a beautiful prayer!
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Amen
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The drought breaks with the tears of a mother
A baby’s cry is the sound of love
Come down, come down, Emmanuel
He is the song for the suffering
He is Messiah, the Prince of Peace has come
He has come, Emmanuel
Glory to the Light of the World
Glory, the Light of the World is here
For all who wait, for all who hunger
For all who’ve prayed, for all who wonder
Behold your King, behold Messiah
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
A pretty version of this song by Lauren Daigle if you want to youtube it.
“You are the Source.”
Amen.
Beautiful
Amen.
Amen & amen!
Love this prayer. Great way to start the day and the coming week!
Wow I love this prayer from Puritans. They think and pray so richly.
Oh His Light
We will se him and be made like him! What a beautiful promise and such an amazing prayer. I wrote down every word. ❤️
Amen!
Hope keeps us moving forward. Lord thank you for providing the light for me to follow when darkness invades. Thank you for your promises and past promises confirmed.
Thank You Lord that Your Word is my lamp that shines in the darkness of this world until Jesus returns and there will no longer be any darkness (Rev. 22:5).
Enjoy this day the Lord has given us!
Today’s Scripture reminds me to “pay attention” to the prophetic word. The Prophets foretold both the first and second coming of the Savior of the world. In this dark night of America’s soul, I need this reminder. My hope does not rest in the government. My hope tests in the Truth of God’s Word. He’s coming again to set all things right. He will judge with perfect justice and fairness. He will fulfill every promise. None will be overlooked or forgotten. Pay attention. Be prepared. Do not despair. Share the good news. The King is coming!
Absolutely Churchmouse. absolutely!!
And Amen! Love the reminder that at the end of our life on earth we will see Jesus face-to-face! ❤️
Amen! Beautiful prayer ❤️
Amen
Wonderful prayer. Really touched my heart, thank you for sharing ❤
So grateful for the hope the Light of the world brings to my soul. #TeamJesus