DAILY GUIDE

December 2020

A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” (Isaiah 40:3)

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. [source]

Take a moment to confess your sins, knowing that he hears you.

Scripture Reading

  • December 1 – Psalm 78:1-31; Gen 2
  • December 2 – Psalm 78:32-72; Gen 3
  • December 3 – Psalm 79; Gen 15
  • December 4 – Psalm 80; 2 Sam 7
  • December 7 – Psalm 81; Isa 7
  • December 8 – Psalm 82; Isa 9
  • December 9 – Psalm 83; Mic 5
  • December 10 – Psalm 84; Isa 11
  • December 11 – Psalm 85; Isa 40
  • December 14 – Psalm 86; Zech 9
  • December 15 – Psalm 87; Mal 3
  • December 16 – Psalm 88; Mal 4
  • December 17 – Psalm 89:1-29; John 1
  • December 18 – Psalm 89:30-52; 1 John 1
  • December 21 – Psalm 90; Matt 1
  • December 22 – Psalm 91; Matt 2
  • December 23 – Psalm 92; Luke 1:1-38
  • December 24 – Psalm 93; Luke 1:39-80
  • December 25 – Psalm 94; Luke 2
  • December 28 – Psalm 95; Rev 12
  • December 29 – Psalm 96; Heb 1
  • December 30 – Psalm 97; Phil 2
  • December 31 – Psalm 98; Eph 2

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
Amen.

Prayer

Missions

O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Memory Verse

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”” (Luke 2:10–12)

Resources

How to Pray the Psalms During Advent

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