Friday, December 21, 2007

December 21st Daily Hymn, Readings, Word, Psalm and Prayer

Hymn of the Day
We are called to ponder mystery and await the coming Christ, to embody God's compassion for each fragile human life. God is with us in our longing to bring healing to the earth, while we watch with joy and wonder for the promised Savior's birth. ("Unexpected and Mysterious" - Text:Jeannette M. Lindholm, b. 1961)
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Readings of the Day
Colossians 3.18-4.18-Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ...
Ezekiel 31-32-"Son of man, take up a lamentation..."
Isaiah 56-Thus says the LORD, "Preserve justice and do righteousness, for My salvation is about to come and My righteousness to be revealed.
Galatians 4.1-7-But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son...
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God's Word of the Day
See the Mystery in your midst. I send My Son. I send Love.
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Psalm of the Day
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
I wonder why You love me so deeply.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
You show compassion through Christ.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
You are with me and heal me.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
I pray and give thanks.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
I speak of the mystery of Christ.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
I am sorry for my sin.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
You reveal righteousness and peace.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
Some day time will be fulfilled through You.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
I open the door and there is Your Word.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
You come to my door and invite me out.
I wait and I ponder.
I think about You.
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Prayer of the Day
I wait and I ponder. I think about You... ---Amen

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