Dancing with Divines
December 5, 2021 (Sunday)
Eighth Day of Advent
Divine
Today’s Divine is Brilliana Harley, who was a noblewoman of Brampton Bryan in Herefordshire, England. In addition to being educated and speaking several languages, she took part in the English Civil War by gathering intelligence. Her thoughts on God and faith are found within her letters, and especially those to her son Ned as he made his way into the world.
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Prayer
O Creator of all things, I thank You that I have a Mother in You, and a gentle hand with more than just correction for my failures. In You there is a comfort that gives hope for all despair, and a care that gives assurance that my sin is not the final word. Help me to take these things and trust Your tender promises; Your Word which nourishes the body and soul and brings rejoicing and gladness. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.