Advent Devotional - Day 20

Nehemiah 8:10:   The joy of the Lord is your strength

In this joyous time of the year we prepare ourselves to receive God’s gracious gift to us of the Christ Child who fills us with strength to be engaged in ministry and mission.

I was once given a card with the word JOY printed on one side and on the other were these: Jesus Others You. This word captures the message of this wonderful time of the year. In this season may “The JOY of the Lord is my strength” be ours as we reach out to those around us.

PRAYER

Dear God, may our lives be filled with joy as we experience your presence at work around and within us.  May we also be reminded that joy indeed comes from our Lord and may we discover joy in Jesus Others You, this we pray in Christ’s name.  Amen

Rev. Cliff Foster, Pastor, Congruity Presbyterian Church, New Alexandria