The first advent candle represents HOPE
We light this candle
Amidst a world of uncertainty
A world
of unexpected outcomes
And ways forward that are unclear.
A fragile flame burns
That could be extinguished at any moment
A flickering testimony that there has
always been light
Since the day your voice declared that it should be.
So in
this world where kingdoms rise and fall
Where rulers posture in their temporary
squabbles of state and empire
Where the weakest pay the price for the follies
of the powerful ...
The word of the Lord endures for ever.
Words that promised
Messiah’s coming
Words fulfilled amidst the chaos of human circumstance
Words
of hope, words of life, words of promise
Words that will last for all of
eternity.
Hope is what keeps us going forward, isn't it?
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DeleteAmen. Catriona
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DeleteBeen following your blog on a daily basis since you left Ferndown. Your blog is informative, instructive and often entertaining with hope at it's core. It gives me daily cause for thought. The ministry of Bob and yourself with us in Dorset will long be fondly remembered.
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Dear Ron, so lovely to hear from you! Great memories of our time with you in Ferndown. Hoping you have a truly happy and blessed Christmas!
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DeleteWe sing this Advent litany on the first Sunday of Advent each year.
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DeleteAs Peace Poles the world over say: "May peace prevail on Earth" and on each pole, it's written in the launguage of the place where it stands as well as in 6 other languages.
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DeleteThe Light will always triumph!
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DeleteBeautiful words Ang. I presume they are your own. Hope is what sustains us! Kx
ReplyDeleteI should have acknowledge the source- Baptist Union Advent Prayer Resource pack from 2016
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