December 31, 2015

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Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert
and streams in the wasteland.”

Existing as we do in the flow of time, we tend to frame everything in the context of what we have already experienced. That’s why time seems to pass more quickly the older you get, because we experience time as compared to how long we already have lived. The thing is, God is outside of time. Since He created the physical universe He is not defined by it, and physicists will tell you that time is a function of that physical universe. Here He is telling us to be more like Him, you might say. Rather than being limited by what we have already experienced, He is telling us to open our minds and hearts to things that, as far as we have experienced, are impossible. The specific examples He gives here are a road in the trackless desert and rivers in the dry wasteland. Just yesterday I saw a satellite picture of a road in North Africa that had been completely blocked by a sand dune, illustrating the futility of man-made roads in the desert. However, the underlying point of this passage is that God provides the seemingly impossible so as to enable us to do what He has planned. The context here is the restoration of Israel after the Babylonian Captivity, which actually hadn’t happened yet, so the people were going to need roads to travel and water for their journey, and God is saying, “You’ve got them.” We face different challenges, but whatever we need to meet those challenges is no problem for God, even if it is completely outside of our previous experience. God is saying, “I’ve got it covered. Just do as I say.”

This is a message I really need to receive right now. Cathy and I were praying just last night about how we feel burned out, and how we cannot expect the church to be energetic if we aren’t. God knows what we need better than we do, and we need to trust Him for it. It is exactly as Jesus expressed so clearly in Matthew 6. There the specific issue is physical provision, but seeking first God’s kingdom and His righteousness is applicable for every other need as well. We are painfully aware of our lack of strength and ability when it comes to bringing in the harvest, which is all the more reason our focus needs to be on Christ, rather than on what we want to do for Him, much less on our own abilities. God is not limited by our past or even by our present. We need to trust Him to bring about whatever He desires in every area, yielding ourselves to Him in grateful obedience.

Father, thank You for this reminder. None of this is new information to me, but I have grown weary and dull in applying it. I ask for a fresh infusion of Your Spirit. I am reminded of a line from Star Wars: “There is no try. Just do.” Help me stop trying, and just do what You say, in Your strength for Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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December 30, 2015

Posted on January 1, 2016 by jgarrott

John 1:29, 35-37 The next day John saw Jesus coming towards him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”
When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.

John was beautifully fixated on his commission, whatever it meant to him personally. This is precisely what his father Zechariah prophesied over him at his birth, that he would prepare the way for the Messiah. (Luke 1:76) It is very clear that he had made his purpose clear to his disciples from the beginning of his ministry, because two of them immediately left him to follow Jesus. Now that’s a true minister of God! Not many people willingly surrender their own territory, so to speak, to another, but that was what John was all about. What he said about Jesus is of course of extreme importance. This was the first public declaration of Jesus’ ministry by a human being since the angel had declared it to the shepherds at his birth, and as such must not be overlooked. John was saying, in no uncertain terms, that Jesus was there to die. I wonder how John and Andrew, John’s two disciples here, understood that? They probably thought it was allegorical in some way, because there was certainly no tradition of human sacrifice in Judaism. However, the only thing that wasn’t done to Jesus was burning on the altar. Tradition tells us that John (the apostle – I wonder if there was ever confusion while he was a disciple of John the Baptist) was young at this time, 16 or perhaps even less, and it would be hard to overstate the impact of this experience on his life. Tradition also tells us that he was the only one of the 12 to die a natural death, well past 90, so he had plenty of opportunity to live out the commitment he made at this point. Both John the Baptist and John the son of Zebedee are magnificent examples for us to follow, as we follow the Lamb.

I confess to a certain kinship with John the Baptist, because the majority of the people who have entered the Family of God through my ministry have gone on to serve Him in other locations, literally around the world. If they had all remained here, this would be a very different church indeed! However, I am not here to build “my ministry,” but the Kingdom of God, so I am to leave things in His hands. Like John the Baptist, I am consistently to point people to Jesus, and let Him assign them to serve wherever He wills. Like John the apostle, I am to live my life in close fellowship with my Lord, communicating His love and grace to all who will receive it.

Father, thank You for this reminder. Thank You for all the people who are indeed serving You in many different places now, whom You brought into Your family here. I confess to looking at current numbers and getting discouraged. Forgive me. Help me indeed seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, allowing You to use me however You desire, so that Your purposes for me may be fulfilled on Your schedule for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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December 29, 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by jgarrott

John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.

I think the first chapter of John is one of the most glorious passages in all human literature. Choosing a verse to write on is no easy task! However, this verse includes a translation difficulty that is important to notice. The Japanese here agrees with the traditional English translation, that is, “The darkness has not overcome it.” However, the NIV and some other modern translations say “has not understood it.” That brings to mind a difficulty in translation between Japanese and English that has caused some real problems in various international negotiations. When Japanese say, “We want you to understand our position,” an emotionally accurate translation would be, “We want you to agree with our position.” Japanese society values consensus very highly, and Japanese meetings seem interminable to Westerners, because they will talk until a consensus is reached. (In other words, until the hold-outs give up to get along.) There is no emotional understanding of, “I understand you completely, but I don’t agree with you.” When the Greek language is at the root of much Western philosophy, I wonder if there isn’t a similar conflation between “understand” and “overcome.” That said, those who walk in darkness really can’t understand those who walk in the light, nor can they overcome them. Even to the point of martyrdom, those who are in Christ Jesus are overcomers. (Romans 8:37) That’s why Jesus could say, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) This is simple but not simplistic. Life on this planet can be very complicated and difficult! However, those who are in Christ know that this world, and the devil who is in it, do not have the final say. Christ has overcome death itself, and those who are in Him share in His victory.

I cannot write on this without thinking of Corrie ten Boom, who was a shining proponent of Christus Victor theology. Some people poo-poo that as simplistic, but it carried Corrie through circumstances that would probably cause her opponents to crumble completely! I am in a very different struggle, but at times I think it is no less intense. I need to be firmly settled on the reality that I have no strength or wisdom of my own that will do me any good, but that Christ has all the strength and wisdom that could ever be needed. As He has told me, I need to rest, relax, and rejoice in Him, not being passive but certainly not being anxious. I’m in an intensive curriculum in that area! I need to remember at all times that He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world, (1 John 4:4) and rejoice! (There’s a reason John is the New Testament character, other than Jesus, I would most like to emulate!)

Father, thank You for the assurance of victory. Help me rest in that, not letting circumstances shake me but resting, relaxing, and rejoicing in You indeed, so that I may give the devil nothing, but rather walk in all that You intend for me, for Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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December 28, 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”

This section, from this verse to the end of the chapter, is really focused on Joseph. It shows that he was as human as the rest of us, with normal fears, but it also shows that he was committed to obeying God, regardless of his fears. That’s a pretty good example for us to follow! It is interesting that Joseph the son of Jacob, way back in Genesis, was also a dreamer who heard from God and who understood what dreams meant. Both of them were unwavering in their commitment, being obedient to God regardless of the consequences. In this particular case, God had provided materially for the young family through the magi. We don’t know quantities, but it is possible the gold they brought was sufficient to support the family for a couple of years, even. That said, fleeing to Egypt in the middle of the night was hardly an easy thing to do, and the specific information that Herod was going to try to kill Jesus was a strong motivator. As they say today, it was a “credible threat.” Joseph was obedient, and was again obedient when God told him to go back. Just recently I read something that made a lot of sense. Joseph would have liked to go back to Bethlehem, because there people didn’t know Mary had been pregnant before marriage, but God used Joseph’s fear of Herod’s son to overcome his fear of people’s opinions in order to get him back to Nazareth. God knows our weaknesses and failings, and sometimes He even uses those to accomplish His purposes!

I’ve not been much of a dreamer, but I have learned to hear God through His Word. The question is, have I been obedient to what I have heard? I can say definitely that my obedience hasn’t been perfect; I’ve also had to learn repentance. I need to learn from Joseph not to bemoan my weaknesses but rather give them, too, to God for His use. Yesterday, with my back hurting, I did better at delegating than I usually do. It’s not entirely pleasant for God to have to place physical restraints on me to get me to grow! I need to keep my ears tuned to Him at all times, not being passive but actively seeking His will and applying myself to do it, whatever that means for me. Everything that I have comes from Him, so I need to keep it all at His disposal, to do His will on His schedule for His glory.

Father, thank You for all You did yesterday, and for getting us through it. Thank You that it was the last major item in the busyness of the season. Help us relax and recuperate as we need to, but in no way slack off from seeking and following You. May we spend each moment of each day as You desire and intend, so that Your will may be done in Your way, for our blessing and Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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December 27, 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:2 “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.”

The magi may not have known much about Christ, but what they knew, they acted on, even at considerable personal expense and inconvenience to themselves. This is in stark contrast to so many people today, who know a lot of the facts about Jesus but basically can’t be bothered. These men apparently didn’t even have the Old Testament, and that makes you really wonder just what information they did have. Today we have so many translations of the Bible that it’s hard to keep track of them all, and the Gideons even give Bibles away for free, yet we fail to seek out the Savior for ourselves. It is no good knowing the facts if you don’t act on them, just as James pointed out. (James 1:22) I have always liked the aphorism, “Wise men still seek Him.” If we know that we are sinful and we know that God has provided a Savior, it is the height of folly not to seek Him. The problem comes in a lack of willingness to confess our sinfulness. John nailed it when he said, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) If we know that and fail to act on it, we could hardly be called wise!

I’ve certainly had my times of not recognizing my own sinfulness, and I’m sure I am blind in some areas even now. However, I have learned the blessing of forgiveness, and I’m not about to let go of it! I have had various “career choice” opportunities throughout my life, and I am grateful to have been led to where I am now, focused on seeking the Lord myself and helping others to do likewise. There are some who are impressed at my “sacrifice,” when as I see it, it was the only logical choice. I am constantly reminded that I can accomplish nothing good in my own strength and wisdom, but God does choose to use me in various ways, and I am deeply grateful. Today I will be preaching on gratitude. I desire that all would recognize the magnitude of God’s grace toward them and respond in humble obedience, but I can’t force that to happen. I’ve got to keep my focus on Jesus, and allow His Spirit to use my words and actions to draw people to Him.

Father, this is the last Sunday of an eventful year, but then every year is eventful in one way or another. Help me indeed practice the truth You have given me to share this morning, focusing on Your grace and blessings and not on the “bumps in the road.” May Your words through me open the eyes and hearts of those who hear, so that together we may move into the new year as Your obedient children, rejoicing in You, for Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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December 26, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

It is interesting that in English, the passage about the sword piercing Mary’s soul is stuck on at the end, but in Japanese, that is connected to the earlier section and it is the revealing of the thoughts of people’s hearts that is given at the end as the reason all of this will happen. In either case, it is certainly true that people’s reactions to Jesus reveal the thoughts of their hearts. Someone who is in rebellion against God is going to react very differently to the Gospel than someone whose heart is tender. I think it’s very significant that Simeon said, “falling and rising,” rather than “rising and falling.” We have to fall from our pride before we can rise by the grace of God. We have to recognize and acknowledge that we are low before we can be lifted up. The Bible is loaded with passages that talk about the dangers of pride, and how God is close to the humble. Being close to God is more than enough reward for humility! However, very often we don’t even recognize our pride. Sometimes our pride feels like humility to us! Any time we think either that we don’t need God, or that our problems are too difficult for God, we are mired in pride. Self-sufficiency is fairly easily recognized as pride, but refusing to release ourselves and our problems to God often is not, even though it is pride nonetheless. How we respond to the love and grace of God, revealed through His Son Jesus, indeed reveals the thoughts of our hearts.

I have had more struggles with pride than I could even list, much less explain, here. I’ve come to the conclusion that pride is indeed the original, root sin. Lucifer wanted God’s praise and glory for himself, and so he was cast out of heaven. (Isaiah 14:12-13) Eve thought she could become like God, and so accepted the devil’s bait. (Genesis 3:4-6) Any time I trust myself and my own judgment over what God tells me, I am operating in pride. It is sad to realize how often, even now, I fall into this trap. However, God is more than able to lift me out of it, so I praise Him! As a pastor I often deal with people who are convinced their problems are too big for God to fix. What I try to communicate is that God needs to fix them first; then He will deal with what they see as their problem. Even when I can help with what they see as their problems, I can’t fix the root problem, which is them. Only God can do that, but He is more than capable, so I’ve got to trust Him with it all.

Father, thank You yet again for Your grace. Thank You for the awareness that I have no room to think I’m superior to anyone to whom I minister. May I not give up on anyone, but be earnest on their behalf against the lies of the devil, so that Your truth may be planted deep in their hearts and they be set free indeed, (John 8:31-32) for Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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December 25, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

We can imagine the shepherds’ joy and excitement at this point, and it can make us happy simply to do so. That was doubtless an experience they remembered, thought about, and probably talked about the rest of their lives. The thing is, though for most of us it is far less dramatic than what the shepherds experienced, all of us can taste the joy of things being as God has told us. Most fundamentally, the Bible tells us what will happen when we repent and believe, and when we experience that it is joy indeed. However, it certainly doesn’t stop there. The Bible is filled with if-then statements, and every one of those is a promise from God. Some of those aren’t so happy, telling us what will happen if we ignore or reject God, but even then, they are demonstrations of the faithfulness of God and His Word. I think we would have much more joy in our lives if we were more aware of how God fulfills His Word to us. Too often, because we don’t usually have visions of angels, we don’t recognize that God is speaking to us, and in turn don’t recognize that things turn out exactly as He says. If we were spiritually alert, I think we would recognize such moments frequently. The thing is, God never lies. That might seem to go without saying, but because we have learned by painful experience that people aren’t like that, we have trouble trusting God for it. Keeping our spiritual eyes and ears open will give us much more of the sort of joy the shepherds experienced.

I have certainly learned the faithfulness of God, by years of experience. That should teach me to rejoice in advance, knowing that if God said it, that settles it, but my human frailty gets in the way all too often. I proclaim the Word of God to people all the time, both in church and out of it, but I’ve got to live it out in trusting obedience more faithfully myself. I need to remember, and rejoice in, God’s promise that His Word never returns to Him without accomplishing that for which He sent it. (Isaiah 55:11) I know I speak His Word, so what am I worried about? My anxieties come over whether people receive and believe the Word for themselves, and so receive the benefits. I desire that all do so, but I cannot force them to do so and God will not force them to do so. I need to pray God’s mercy on them so that they may repent, believe, and receive, for their salvation and God’s glory.

Father, thank You indeed for Your faithfulness. Thank You for getting us through the Christmas Eve service last night. Attendance was not as we had desired and even expected, but You did good things, and each person present was here at Your direction. I pray that each person in this church would choose to place You first in their priorities, and so receive all that You have for them and escape the devil’s traps, for their blessing and Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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December 24, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 2:1-2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

Luke, as a scientific man, wanted to peg the events he was recording in the flow of history. Westerners, who are so totally used to the current calendar that is pegged to the events Luke recorded, have trouble grasping the difficulties of dates back then. Japanese have a somewhat easier time, because the traditional Japanese calendar starts over with the reign of every new emperor, making this the year Heisei 27. I was born in Showa 23, and my 90+ year-old friend who died this year was born back in the Taisho period. Young Japanese today can’t relate to that, except with “You’re old!” Traditions die hard, but Japan as a whole is converting to what they call the Western Calendar. It certainly makes calculations easier! Back when Luke was writing, the Roman system was very similar to the Japanese, and whereas Augustus had a fairly long reign, some emperors were only on the throne a year or two. That made a grasp of when things happened rather difficult! Also, Augustus commanded two different censuses, so Luke specified this was the first, and gave the further connection of it being while Quirinius was in office. Even so, it’s no wonder Pope Gregory’s scholars were off by a few years when they designated the year of Jesus’ birth, from which to start counting. Even months were called different things in different parts of the Roman Empire, and the Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles rather than solar, so it’s no wonder we don’t know the exact date of Jesus’ birth! Luke did the best he could to establish that yes, this really happened, as a specific event in the flow of history. For that we should be grateful, certainly, even if we might wish it were more specific.

I’ve been aware of the difficulties in dating Jesus’ birth for as long as I can remember thinking about it, but that has never hindered my understanding that it is worth celebrating. Atheists love to point to the difficulties, and to all the various pagan/syncretistic influences in how we celebrate Christmas, but they deliberately overlook the main point: God loved the world so much that He sent His Son to earth to be born as a human baby, to grow up and take the penalty for the sins of mankind and then overcome that penalty, death, to give the hope of salvation to all who will believe. Personally speaking, I am at this point rather burned out on a lot of Christmas traditions and activities, but I must not let that distract me from rejoicing at the miracle of God’s love. Had there been no Incarnation, I would have no hope at all. Tonight we will have a candle-light service to remind ourselves, and more importantly, to inform others, of the love of God. I need to let the Holy Spirit fill me with grateful appreciation for God’s grace, and then give me the words to communicate that grace to all who gather here, for their salvation and God’s glory.

Father, You know my current situation far better than I do. I wish I understood my own feelings at this point. I desire to rejoice in You and I recognize that I have every reason to do so, yet I feel emotionally exhausted and numb. However, You used me at the City Christmas, even though I felt even worse than I do right now. Help me indeed wait expectantly on You so that You may replace my strength with Yours, (Isaiah 40:30-31) and through me draw all of us closer to Yourself, for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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December 23, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 1:24-25 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

It’s interesting that I’ve seen several messages/devotions this year that focus on Joseph. It’s certainly true that he tends to get the least attention of the figures in the Christmas Story, even less than the shepherds or even Herod. However, he had to have been a pretty remarkable man, considering that God chose him to raise His Son. He certainly demonstrates a very high level of faith and obedience in the little we know about him. He not only swallowed his pride and accepted a pregnant bride, dealing with all the social issues involved, he also did not claim his conjugal rights until after the baby was born. Catholic tradition notwithstanding, there is no reason to think that the various siblings of Jesus that are mentioned in Mark 6:3 were other than the natural children of Joseph and Mary, but all of that was on hold until after Jesus was born. Joseph was a man who placed obedience to God before everything else. His gentleness and tenderness toward Mary are evident, and he had to have been an exemplary father to all of Mary’s children, Jesus included. In today’s world where accurate fatherhood is in such short supply, we need to pay attention to Joseph and follow his example.

I was blessed with a very good father, but certainly not better than I’m sure Joseph was. I have tried to be a good father to my children, but I’m not the best judge of how I’ve done in that department. As a pastor I not only deal with parenting issues in others, I am also a spiritual father to many. The challenges are at times immense! I don’t have the same parameters, particularly in the area of discipline, as I would with biological children, and I am not with them as constantly as I was with my biological children, but otherwise, practically everything else is a pretty close parallel. I can no more guarantee that all will turn out well than a physical parent can, and I’ve got to be at peace with that, yielding it all to God. Paul dealt with that issue all the time, with spiritual children scattered all over the Mediterranean area. Like him, I’m to pray for my spiritual children but at the same time release them to God, recognizing and accepting my own limitations while remembering that God has no such limitations. Just as He guarded and guided me through my often erratic path, He can and will guard and guide them, for their blessing and His glory.

Father, it’s often difficult to release my spiritual children to You. Help me do so, with expectant faith and vibrant trust, so that I may not get in the way of what You are doing in their lives, for their blessing and Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!

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December 22, 2015

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High;
for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,
to give his people the knowledge of salvation
through the forgiveness of their sins.”

This was of course a prophecy that was very specific to John the Baptist, but in a very real sense it applies to every Christian. We cannot save anyone, as much as we might like to, but we can give people knowledge of the salvation that is available to them in Christ Jesus. We are not saviors, but we are to be conduits of God’s salvation that is available only through repentance and faith in His Son Jesus. Some people receive the knowledge and never act on it, which is tragic indeed, but it is their responsibility. However, without that knowledge, how can they believe and be saved? Paul expressed this very clearly: “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” (Romans 10:14) Many are put off by the term, preaching, thinking either of a boring sermon or of having to go to seminary before being qualified to share the Gospel with anyone. Both ideas are sadly mistaken. This isn’t talking about formal sermons, it’s talking about communicating the love and grace of God. Francis of Assisi is credited with saying, “Preach constantly. When necessary, use words.” Words ultimately are necessary, but words by themselves aren’t sufficient. Paul is indeed talking about using words, but it is in line with what Peter said on the subject: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” (1 Peter 3:15) As far as the second misconception goes, of needing academic credentials before you can share the Gospel, we need to remember that seminaries didn’t exist for several centuries after Pentecost; simply knowing the Gospel qualifies you to share it. When we really understand that we aren’t saving anyone, we’re just sharing the information they need so they can receive the salvation God has for them, then everything becomes much simpler and less pressure.

This is something I know very well, and yet I am torn up at how few people receive the message I share. I accuse myself in countless ways of being a poor communicator. Frankly, that doesn’t help. I’ve got to trust God fully and simply be faithful. I am to stand firm in faith, being instantly obedient however my Lord directs me, but not beating myself up over what my eyes see as my “legacy.” That is in the hands of the Lord, and He is my sure reward.

Father, I need renewal. I need recharging. I can easily think of things that would really give me a jolt of energy, (like people I am praying for getting right with You) but they are not things I can make happen. Help me indeed be anxious for nothing, but simply rest, relax, and rejoice in You. I’m concerned about such little things as the probability of rain for our Christmas caroling tomorrow night, and about whether anyone will show up for our Christmas Eve candlelight service. Help me release things into Your hands without being apathetic or resigned. There are some fine lines there! Help me receive fresh hope and anticipation from You by Your Spirit, so that Your joy may radiate from me and draw others to You, for their salvation and Your glory. Thank You. Hallelujah!

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