Category: A Season to Sense; A Season to Shine 2021

13. TASTE THE FLAVORFUL JOY

Wednesday, December 15th(MOUTH) I sought the Lord, and he answered me,    and delivered me from all my fears.Look to him, and be radiant;    so your faces shall never be ashamed.This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord,    and was saved from every trouble.The angel of the Lord encamps    around those… Continue Reading “13. TASTE THE FLAVORFUL JOY”

12. HEAR THE SIMPLE JOY

Tuesday, December 14th(EARS) The heavens are telling the glory of God;    and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.Day to day pours forth speech,    and night to night declares knowledge.There is no speech, nor are there words;    their voice is not heard;yet their voice goes out through all the earth,    and their… Continue Reading “12. HEAR THE SIMPLE JOY”

11. TWINKLE WITH INNER JOY

Monday, December 13th(EYES) Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of… Continue Reading “11. TWINKLE WITH INNER JOY”

WEEK THREE: SPARKS OF ADVENT JOY

Sunday, December 12th Light the first and second candles of Hope and Peace, then the third candle of Joy. I keep the Lord always before me;    because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices;    my… Continue Reading “WEEK THREE: SPARKS OF ADVENT JOY”

10. PEACEFULLY RECEIVE

Friday, December 10th(HANDS) And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth… From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. ~ John 1:14, 16 (NRSV)… Continue Reading “10. PEACEFULLY RECEIVE”

9. PEACEFULLY MIND (OUR OWN BUSINESS)

Thursday, December 9th(NOSE) Now concerning love of the brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another; and indeed you do love all the brothers and sisters throughout Macedonia. But… Continue Reading “9. PEACEFULLY MIND (OUR OWN BUSINESS)”

8. PEACEFULLY HUSH

Wednesday, December 8th(MOUTH) God is our refuge and strength,    a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,    though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;though its waters roar and foam,    though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Be still,… Continue Reading “8. PEACEFULLY HUSH”

7. PEACEFULLY LISTEN

Tuesday, December 7th(EARS) But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace. ~ James 3:17-18… Continue Reading “7. PEACEFULLY LISTEN”

6. PEACEFULLY REST

Monday, December 6th(EYES) I will both lie down and sleep in peace;    for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. Psalm 4:8 (NRSV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.… Continue Reading “6. PEACEFULLY REST”

WEEK TWO: RAYS OF ADVENT PEACE

Sunday, December 5th Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—    in peace because they trust in you.Trust in the Lord forever,    for in the Lord God    you have an everlasting rock.Isaiah 26:3-4 (NRSV) Light the first candle of Hope and the second candle of Peace. As I was looking… Continue Reading “WEEK TWO: RAYS OF ADVENT PEACE”