Isaiah 40:1-5

A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD… Isaiah 40:1a NIV

Prayer for the Day

Seeking God, we acknowledge that we do not always do all we can to be your Presence to the world. Too often, we are the rocks and ruts, the hills and valleys that prevent others from seeing you. Help us break across boundaries of privilege and remove barriers of injustice so that all may come to experience your goodness, your grace, your glory. Help us prepare for your arrival. Amen

Question

What spiritual landscaping do you need to do to prepare the way for the Lord?

–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.