Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 10:7
Who should not fear you, King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise leaders of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.
Reflection
"O King of the nations, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust." Human kingdoms rise and fall, but the King of nations endures. Jeremiah wrote in the shadow of Babylon's power, yet confessed that no empire compares to God. As we approach Christmas, we bow before the only King whose reign brings justice, whose rule brings life, whose dominion is built on love.
Prayer for Today
God of strength and protection,
I turn to you because I need help.
I long to be free enough
to trust that I can lean on you.
But I become afraid.
Help me to trust in you, Lord.
Your strength and power
are a gentle place of protection.
Be a safe refuge when I am being trampled.
I long for your help, your protecting care.
Help to deliver me from the cold
loneliness of these dark nights.
I turn to you because I need help.
I long to be free enough
to trust that I can lean on you.
But I become afraid.
Help me to trust in you, Lord.
Your strength and power
are a gentle place of protection.
Be a safe refuge when I am being trampled.
I long for your help, your protecting care.
Help to deliver me from the cold
loneliness of these dark nights.
Amen.