Day 3 of Advent

Elaine Cousino (1997)

The Christmas Star

Some stories tell of the Christmas Star,
How it guided the shepherds from afar.
Its brightness sent a powerful light glowing,
Illuminating the darkest night.

  That Purest Light that shone so bright
Did come from heaven; yes that’s right,
And laid its radiance in a manger
Where cold and pain is not a stranger.

  That Star from heaven knows our needs,
Our each temptation and flaw revealed
Yet loves us still and continues to shine,
Giving us Light for life Divine.

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Shiloh Canale (M&M Kid 1997)

Psalm 89:9
“O Lord God of hosts, who is as mighty as you, O Lord?  Your faithfulness surrounds you.”

This verse is special to me because it says his faithfulness takes care of me.

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Helen Edwards (2002)

Advent Time is a time for me to review the year that has just passed and prepare for the birth, once again, of our Lord Jesus.  It is a time to reflect on   what I have done to serve Our Lord and a time of Joy brought by the knowledge that He is always there and always will be.  Having Jesus in my life gives meaning and deep feeling to everything I set out to do.

I draw on Him for strength, courage and wisdom.  I know he is always there when I need Him to lean on.  Knowing He is watching over me gives me a deep desire to do what will be pleasing for Him.  Serving Him fills my heart and my life with joy and happiness.  I have not always followed the narrow road to Jesus, but I have always believed in Him and He has always been there to welcome me back when I have strayed.  My journey to Christ was rocky and treacherous for about 40 years between age 16 when I was baptized and 40 when I was reaffirmed in baptism.  Christ was there all the time for me, but I wasn’t paying any attention.  I am amazed that He waited for me for so many years.  Now I feel His presence in all that I do and I know it is only through Him that I am all that I am and all I will ever be.  Praise God our Father. In Jesus Holy Name…Our Counselor, Our Protector, Our Provider.