as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Luke 3:4 #forthesakeoftheworld #advent #WednesdaysWord

Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Luke 3:16 #WednesdaysWord

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When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Luke 1:41-42 #WednesdaysWord

Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. #SundaysPrayer

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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.  Luke 2:10-11

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in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. John 1:4 #WednesdaysWord #FortheSakeoftheWorld #ncsynod #nclutheran #dailyverse #NRSV #NRSVbible #elca #prayer #verse #bible #bibleverse #scripture #dailybible #Jesus #Christ #newyears #newyearsday

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and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. Matthew 2:9-10 #Epiphany

and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:22 #WednesdaysWord #baptism #bapstismofourloud

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How priceless is your love, O God! All people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7  #WednesdaysWord

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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.  Psalm 19:14 #WednesdaysWord

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Psalm 84:1  O Lord of hosts, happy are they who put their trust in you! #WednesdaysWord

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