Scripture Reading
Luke 2:29-32
"Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel."
Reflection
Simeon had waited his whole life for this moment, and when he held the infant Jesus, his life felt complete. He had seen enough — not just a baby, but salvation; not just a Jewish child, but the light of all nations. What would it mean for us to hold Jesus with the same certainty? In the midst of Christmas's noise and rush, to be still and know: I have seen enough. This is the one.
Prayer for Today
Lord, please put Your peace in my heart.
I'm worried and anxious.
My mind races and obsesses.
I can't help thinking about my problems.
And the more I think about them, the more depressed I become.
I feel like I'm sinking down in quicksand and can't get out.
Calm me, Lord.
Slow me down, put Your peace in my heart.
No matter what problem I have, Lord,
You are bigger, You are more powerful than it is.
So I bring my problem to You.
I know what I want.
I know my will.
I do not know Yours.
I do not know how You will use this problem for my salvation.
I do not know what good You will workout from this evil.
But I trust You.
I trust Your goodness and Your wisdom.
So I place myself in Your hands.
Please fill my heart with peace.
I'm worried and anxious.
My mind races and obsesses.
I can't help thinking about my problems.
And the more I think about them, the more depressed I become.
I feel like I'm sinking down in quicksand and can't get out.
Calm me, Lord.
Slow me down, put Your peace in my heart.
No matter what problem I have, Lord,
You are bigger, You are more powerful than it is.
So I bring my problem to You.
I know what I want.
I know my will.
I do not know Yours.
I do not know how You will use this problem for my salvation.
I do not know what good You will workout from this evil.
But I trust You.
I trust Your goodness and Your wisdom.
So I place myself in Your hands.
Please fill my heart with peace.
Amen.