Reading God’s Word: Revelation 17

Advent Reading:  Psalm 143

Memorizing God’s Word:  Ephesians 5:1-2Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Meditating on God’s Word:  Psalm 143:4-8So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed.  I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.  I spread out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.  Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails.  Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.  Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.  Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.  Praying God’s Word: Father, when I have no apparent reason for living; feeling discouraged or despaired remind me to reflect on what you have done in the past.  To marvel at your creation and kindness to me.  Renew in my mind your unfailing love for me; for “I have put my trust in you.”