Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near

Good Thursday morning, my friends.

This past Sunday marked the first week of Advent - the season where we prepare to celebrate the coming of the baby Jesus on Christmas.  Before Jesus began His earthly ministry, his cousin John the Baptist prepared the way for Him by calling telling the people "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near" (Matthew 3:2).  Let us begin our preparation this year by heeding John's words.

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Bruce

Father, in the wilderness of the Jordan

you sent a messenger to prepare people's hearts

for the coming of your Son.

Help me to hear his words and repent of my sins,

so that I may clearly see the way to walk,

the truth to speak, and the life to live for Him,

our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Amen

(http://www.churchyear.net/adventprayers.html)

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