An Advent Prayer on Love
Lord, thank You for loving us so much that You gave Your Son for us, even before we loved You.
Thank You for inviting us into Your family.
For all of us who are brothers and sisters in faith, please help us to love one another in perfect harmony.
Father, please help us to see every person the same way that You see them.
Help us to love them the way that you love them — even when they don’t love us back.
Please show us how to walk continually in Your love, that perfect love which casts out fear.
We love you, Lord.
Amen.
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This Advent Prayer is the last in a series of four.
Week 1 – An Advent Prayer on Hope
Week 2 – An Advent Prayer on Peace
Week 3 – An Advent Prayer on Joy
Week 4 – An Advent Prayer on Love
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An Advent Prayer on Joy
This week’s Advent theme is joy: the praise-filled assurance that God is in control and working everything out for our good and His glory.
Take a moment to reflect on God’s goodness and fix your heart on Jesus with this prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the joy that entered the world when Jesus was born.
Thank you for becoming God with us.
Lord, sometimes it’s difficult to live joyfully, especially in difficult or busy seasons.
Please purify our hearts this week and remind us that You’re in control.
Help us to consider it joy when we experience trials of any kind because we know You’re creating something beautiful and eternal.
As we fix our eyes and hearts on You, fill our souls with renewed strength, courage, and hope.
Lord, you are always worthy of being praised – and we want to worship You!
Amen
Start a Christmas or Advent Plan
This Advent Prayer is the third in a series of four.
Week 1 – An Advent Prayer on Hope
Week 2 – An Advent Prayer on Peace
Week 3 – An Advent Prayer on Joy
Week 4 – An Advent Prayer on Love