Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture

A shoot shall come out from the stock of Jesse, and a branch
shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on
him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of
counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the
Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord.
 Isaiah 11:1-3

Voice

I do not understand the mystery of grace — only that it meets
us where we are and does not leave us where it found us
-Anne Lamott


Prayer

God, though we do not yet fully understand the mystery of
Jesus, we are thankful for his coming. This advent, do not let
the grace of Jesus leave of us where it found us. May we be
transformed into a people truly capable of courageous acts
of love. Amen.