Luke 2:25-35

Prayer for the Day

Help us, oh God, to listen for your call, to hear what you have to say, and to go where you need us to go. Let us be ever vigilant and help us to keep not just one, but both ears open to hear what needs to be done for your glory. Amen.

Question

Have you heard God’s call to action? If so, what marvelous things have you seen just because you were willing to listen to God’s call to you?

Rachel Witkovsky, Coordinator of 2012 Workcamp Ministry

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.

Luke 2:21-24

Prayer for the Day

God, thank you for knowing each and every one of our names. We celebrate our individuality even with names that have been used before. And we celebrate Jesus who, though he had a common name, was far from common. Help us, oh Lord, to live beyond our names and as your children. Amen.

Question

What does your name mean? How did you get your name? What does it mean to you?

Rachel Witkovsky, Coordinator of 2012 Workcamp Ministry

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.

Isaiah 9:1-7

Prayer for the Day

Lovely Christ child, please put hope into our hearts where fear now lies. Please teach us to trust in the small things and not to look solely for the big changes. Help us to remember that goodness and change can come in small and large packages alike. On this glorious day, let us look towards the future with eyes shining, full of your light and love. Amen.

Question

When was a time you saw good things happening in the least likely of places?

Rachel Witkovsky, Coordinator of 2012 Workcamp Ministry

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.