During Advent this year (Dec. 2-25) we are having an Advent Photo Challenge! You are invited to participate for any of the topics. Each day I will also send out an accompanying short devotional on the day’s topic. Feel free to share it. Be blessed, Erin
I cry out to you from the depths, Lord—
my Lord, listen to my voice!
Let your ears pay close attention to my request for mercy!
If you kept track of sins, Lord—
my Lord, who would stand a chance?
But forgiveness is with you—
that’s why you are honored.I hope, Lord.
My whole being hopes,
and I wait for God’s promise.
My whole being waits for my Lord—
more than the night watch waits for morning;
yes, more than the night watch waits for morning!
Israel, wait for the Lord!
Because faithful love is with the Lord;
because great redemption is with our God!
He is the one who will redeem Israel
from all its sin.
Psalm 130 – Common English Bible
What or who do you keep watch for?
I took the above picture along the shoreline at Donaghadee in Northern Ireland last summer. My oldest son and I were blessed to spend several days near Belfast last summer and this was one of our stops.
A lighthouse keeps watch over the sea, silently making ships aware of the presence of the shore. Keeping watch and keeping ships from danger.
This sight reminds me of how I feel as a parent of a 17 year old, watching from the sidelines as this growing child learns to navigate life. It’s tough sometimes, watching him struggle to figure things out, but I trust that ultimately he must learn to do things on his own.
I pray that there will be lighthouses throughout his lifetime, helping him and guiding him through life’s journey.
To consider this Advent: Who has served as a guiding light in your life? How can you thank them this Christmas?
Prayer:
God of light, we put our hope and trust in you. Thank you for your Spirit that guides us, and for the people who walk alongside us in our lives offering love and guidance. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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