Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Isaiah 6:8

Thought

God sent a star to light the night for The Way, The Truth, The Life–His Son. He sent the Light of Life to prove His heart so we would invite His Son into our own. (Pamela Dowd)

1. Good news from heaven the angels bring
Glad tidings to the earth they sing
To us this day a child is given
To crown us with the joy of heaven
[CHORUS]
This is the Christ, our God and Lord
Who in all need shall aid afford
He will Himself our Savior be
And from our sins will set us free

2. All hail, thou noble guest this morn
Whose love did not the sinner scorn
In my distress, thou come’st to me
What thanks shall I return to thee?
[CHORUS]

3. Were, earth a thousand times as fair
Beset with gold and jewels rare
She yet, were far too poor to be
A narrow cradle, Lord, for Thee

4. Praise God upon his heavenly throne
Who gave to us His only son
For this his hosts on joyful wing
A blessed New Year of mercy sing
[CHORUS]

Prayer

O Maker of all things, Who filled the sky with stars, thank You for sending the brightest star, Your Son, into the darkness. His radiant beams revealed Your mercy and grace to humanity, and it showed the Creation Your heart of deep compassion and steadfast love. Lord, in this Advent season help me to grow in faith, and to be a beacon of mercy and grace that shines with compassion and love. In Your holy name I pray. Amen

Daily Chapters

Isaiah 4, Isaiah 5, and Isaiah 6

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