Most High

Father, thank you for the example of Mary. 

You would explode her world and use her to change the entire world. With the birth of one child. The Son of the Most High.... Jesus. 

Thank you that while she had fear and uncertainty, she trusted in your sovereign plan and submitted herself to your use. 

The Holy Spirit came upon this young woman and the power of the Most High overshadowed her. A mere girl, insignificant to anyone else. 

Thank you that you used the insignificant to birth new life... new awakenings, to the ways of your Holy Spirit. 

Father, do this new work in the insignificant of my life... birth new life through your Holy Spirit, because of what Christ has done for me. 

Luke 1

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Peace

Father, though the mountains depart and the hills be removed, though my world may shake and shatter, your steadfast love will not depart from me. It will never leave me and your covenant of peace will not be removed from me. 

You are my peace.  My foundation is secure in you. Thank you for your gift of Jesus as my Prince of Peace. 

Isaiah 54

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Became poor

Father, the obedience and submission of your Son is astounding. 

For the good of man and not His own. 

He chose to come down, lower Himself, make Himself poor, that I may be made rich, made right, made holy. 

Father, help me to see the needs of others as greater than my own. Help me to be willing to give to others even when it takes away from me. 

Give me a heart of submission and obedience. 

Break my heart with the things that break yours. 

John 6

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Unto us

Unto us... a Son is born. Father, whispers of thanks at the thought. For me, a Son was given. He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, when I need answers and comfort. Mighty God, when I need seas parted and calmed. Everlasting Father, when I need to be guided and provided for. Prince of Peace, when the storms rage around me. 

All sufficient Christ. Given for me. 

Father, increase my joy at this truth. Let me not take this gift for granted, especially when the world drives me to desire bigger, better, faster. Help me to slow and bow low, in worship to this Christ. 

Isaiah 9

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Promise

Father, this story feels hopeless. The decision of sin, it won. The weight is heavy. 

But I thank you that that isn't the end of the story. You, the loving Father, sought and met them in their sin. And without them ever understanding it, you gave them the promise of a Savior. It is here, in the mess... the constant struggle with sin, that the gospel begins. 

Help me to be prepared for this battle in the spirit. Help me to fight for hope in the prophecy of the Savior, to remember that you reign as Victor. 

Genesis 3

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Jesse tree

Father, as I wait for your coming by reading through the line of people Jesus came through, prepare my heart. These people were godly and pagan, rich and poor, outcasts and part of the in crowd. Help me to see myself in each of them. That you chose them and you used them in your story. As Israel waited and watched for your coming, we watch and wait also. We long for the day to see you face to face. As I study these lives, draw me to your heart and let me see your face. 

I await rescue. 

Matthew 1

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Peace

Father, thank you for the revelation of your name The Lord is Peace. Thank you that when I surround myself with you, you give peace even in the middle of fear and the impossible. That just as Gideon was afraid and couldn't see what you were about to do, he obeyed you even through the fear. Help me to rest in your peace and your strength. Help me to obey you through my fear. 

Judges 6

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