Written somewhere, " This Advent season, you are invited to lift up your light to the coming of the newborn Savior. Cast your cares on Him and unite your light with others as we await the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." The Advent wreath is placed at the church altar.
Today, December 03, is the first Sunday of Advent. The first purple candle in the wreath is referred to as the "Prophecy Candle" in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming of the Messiah.
God of hope, we light this candle as we prepare for the coming of your Son. Awaken our hearts to you this Advent season, so that when Christ arrives, we are ready to receive Him with all our hearts, our minds, and all our strength.
I pray that my heart burns with hope for a strong and firm outlook in life and of positive mindset and dispositions along the path of chances, changes and challenges.
I am slowly starting to ease back to publicly sharing my thoughts regarding my relationship with God, after hiding behind the shame and guilt of my not-so-distant past. I am a sinner, yet Jesus was on the cross to redeem me and you. Hopefully it is not very late to start anew.
Advent. Hope. Faith.
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