23 Dec 2009
Advent Devotional
Isaiah 9:2-7
Wouldn’t it be something if we declared a national mission statement that read something like this:
1. “Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.”
2. Of the increase of our government and peace, there will be no end.
3. He (or She) will reign over our nation, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from this time on and forever.
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace–I believe.
And therein lies the joy.
Prayer: For the Future of the Human Race
O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given us dominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence before the mystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposes for the human race, and new wisdom and determination in making provision for its future in accordance with your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer (p. 828)
Charlotte Stone-Black