Today’s Gift: Our Crosses
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Advent Calendar 2009: Prepare for Christmas by helping at home, being kind, and praying for those who won’t be enjoying Christmas.
Advent Candle:
- O Emmanuel, come and save us, O Lord our God.
- O King of Nations, come, and deliver us whom you formed from the dust of the earth.
- O Dayspring, come, and enlighten all those who sit in darkness.
- O Key of David, come, and deliver from prison those who sit in the shadow of death.
- O Stock of Jesse, come and save us and do not delay.
- O Lord and Ruler, come redeem us with outstretched arms.
- O, Wisdom, come and teach us the way of care.
- God of Salvation, send us your Son.
- God of all People, send us your Son.
- God of Peace, send us your Son.
- God of Hope, send us your Son.
- God of the Prophets, send us your Son.
- God of New Beginnings, send us your Son.
- God of Opportunities, send us your Son.
- God of all Graces, send us your Son.
- God of all Vision, send us your Son.
- God of Wonder, send us your Son.
- God of Openness, send us your Son.
- God of Clarity, send us your Son.
- God of all Compassion, send us your Son.
- God of Surprises, send us your Son.
- God of the Needy, send us your Son.
- God of New Beginnings, send us your Son.
- God of Eternal Joy, send us your Son.
- God of Revelation, send us your Son.
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“Christmas Eve Tomorrow!” proclaims my Dairy Milk Advent Calendar.
Dear Lord,
We rejoice as the birth of our Saviour draws near. So near! It seemed so far away when the Christmas euphoria started in September. Help us to see this nearness in all its glory, and wait these last few days with wondrous anticipation and excitement. He’s coming he’s coming he’s coming! Emmanuel’s coming! Our redemption is close at hand.
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