1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 NRSV

Prayer for the Day

God of Good News, dare we rejoice? In a world of hunger, violence, and injustice, can we celebrate? In the darkest days of winter, dare we proclaim the good news of Jesus’ birth? God of Good News, grant us the hope, faith, and courage to rejoice and celebrate as we proclaim the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen

Question

Do our doubts and fears quench the Spirit? How can you live into a life of rejoicing in the Lord always, praying continually, and giving thanks in all you do?

–Kim Ebersole, Director, Family Life and Older Adult Ministries

Congregational Life Ministries of the Church of the Brethren is offering these simple prayers and questions in connection to this year’s Advent devotional written by David W. Miller. (Available from Brethren Press) Join us as we look and listen for the coming of the Word through the reading of scripture, David’s reflections, times of prayer, and conversations on this blog.