“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil...”
Psalm 23: 4 NRSVUE
Eleventh Day After Christmas
The older I get the harder it is to mend old fences. I also see that some fences will never get
mended. Life is taking me on a journey that has imprinted the good, bad, blessed and everything
in between. Romans 8:28 instructs that God can use it for good. These experiences will impact
me for many years and the work is stressful. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a good sufferer,
loser or a patient person.
We must deepen our understanding to walk the path of discipline (Hebrews 12:10). As our lives
are crafted it will get tough. As we fail, succeed and learn, our resolve strengthens. No matter
how strange the task or how difficult the day to day is, we are being refined to shine brightly like
a diamond (1 Peter 1:6–7).
Love when they are mean, difficult and downright wrong. Open your heart to be able to rise
above it. God knows your heart and will take care of you.
Sister Anntoinette McEntyre
Church School
Girl Scouts
Prayer: Dear God, I thank you that as I look back on my life, I can often see the ways in which
you have used the hard times. Thank you that your words are more precious than thousands of
pieces of silver and gold. Amen
Advent Guide 2023
As we stand in expectation of peace on Earth and reflect on the events of our times and the lives of our brothers, sisters and siblings in Christ, we await change and new birth.
We seek, listen and perceive the presence of God in words of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
We invite you to join us in meditation, reflection, prayer and spiritual disciplines throughout the season of Advent and beyond.
Read along with us each day or download the book to read and reflect along with us offline.