Lord, thank You for Your endless mercy toward me. Help me to receive it with a humble heart and to extend that same mercy to others, even when it’s hard. Jesus, may my words and actions reflect Your compassion today. Amen.

Lord, we pray against manipulation and deception. There are messages that divide - trust is lacking. It results in neighbor opposing neighbor. We pray that truth will be evident. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32

Heavenly Father, bring peace among troubled thoughts and unanswered questions. Provide a sense of calm, comfort, and assurance that everything is held in Your loving hands. May we all rest in Your promise of eternal life through the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Jesus, we are ready to join You on Your mission this Advent and demonstrate hope, peace, joy, and love through our families.

We give thanks the the Lord with Amanda, Matt, Mabel, Winston, and Grandma Pat on the birth of a healthy little girl entrusted to the care of the McManus family.

Father God, we bring our family before you and ask for your mighty hand to be upon us. Please show us your grace, power and goodness. Provide for us safety, perseverance, and protection. God, we know we can trust you, because while we were sinners you loved us so you gave to us.