Monday, December 5 — Psalm 139:13–16
2 Kings 4:1–37; John 21:15–25
Be glad and rejoice in the Lord your God. Joel 2:23
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a mighty savior for us in the house of his servant David. Luke 1:68–69
Lord God, we rejoice that you sent your son Jesus to redeem our souls. Let us be glad that in this season of Advent you remain present with us, guiding us daily and preparing us for your second coming. Amen.