Sunday Words of Encouragement December 2, 2012

Today is the first Sunday in Advent -
Once again we are reminded of the HOPE and PROMISE that came through the birth of a precious baby - God's own Son.

We light one candle to symbolize breaking the darkness and to be reminded that Jesus is the Light to break the darkness in our hearts, our lives and in our World.
We wait in anticipation as we prepare our hearts for the joy and celebration of Christ's coming as a infant to bring Hope and Salvation to those who will believe.

Image found at Creative Communications.

I considered several songs (as always) but chose this one to start the
Advent Season.
The Magic of Christmas / God Bless Us Everyone

Verses for Today:
Romans 15:12-13 (New International Version)
12 And again, Isaiah says,
“The Root of Jesse will spring up,
    one who will arise to rule over the nations;
    in him the Gentiles will hope.”
13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

A prayer for today:
May Christ our Savior bring life into the darkness of our world, and to us, as we wait for his coming.
Amen