Isaiah 11:1-10

“…and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6

Prayer for the Day

Dependable God, every day we are witness to your promise. With each glorious sunrise, with each colorful rainbow, with every baby born, your promise is renewed. And yet, we do not always see you or feel your presence in the hustle and bustle of these busy days or in the darkness of these long nights. Open our eyes, awaken our souls so that we may experience you in Christ, Emmanuel. Amen

Question

When have you seen new life springing forth from that which seemed dormant? How is God working in you to “stretch your mind” as God “strengthens your heart?”

–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.