December 13th ,2010 Praying Advent Season

Monday December 13th, 2010


Candle Lighting: Come, Lord Jesus.

Opening Prayer:
Stir up the wills of all who look to you, Lord God, and strengthen our faith in your coming that transformed by grace we may walk in your way.

Today's Text: Psalm 72: 2-8


Psalm 72:2-8
2 May he judge your people in righteousness,
your afflicted ones with justice.
3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
the hills the fruit of righteousness.
4 May he defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
may he crush the oppressor.
5 May he endure[a] as long as the sun,
as long as the moon, through all generations.
6 May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
like showers watering the earth.
7 In his days may the righteous flourish
and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
8 May he rule from sea to sea
and from the River[b] to the ends of the earth.

This Advent we long to do more than admire and stand off in wonder. Jesus will be born again with all the love we can receive. These days of Advent we can hope that our love for the very person of Jesus can lighten the darkness. Let us experience today what it will be like to be freed from the power of injustice, conflict and division.

To the Lord Jesus Christ, judge of the living dead, let us pray: Come, Lord Jesus!

Lord Jesus, you came to save sinners, protect us in times of temptation.
You will come in glory to be our judge, show in us your power to save.
You are praised throughout the ages; in your mercy help us to live devoutly and temperately in this life, as we wait in joyful hope for the revelation of your glory.

Thanks to:The Lutheran Theological Seminary of Philadelphia, ELCA and http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/112810.html

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gatlinburg, TN

Called as God's People
Equipped by the Holy Spirit
Sent to boldly proclaim the love of Jesus Christ to all people.