Third Sunday of Advent
Watchword for the Week — Bear fruits worthy of repentance.
Luke 3:8
Sunday, December 13 — Zephaniah 3:14–20; Isaiah 12:2–6
Philippians 4:4–7; Luke 3:7–18
The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom. Proverbs 15:33
Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. James 3:13
Fount of all Wisdom, today, as we worship, we remember the gentleness of your nature—how you hold us in your hand, offer us shelter, and whisper words of comfort and encouragement. May we model this gentleness as we live our faith. Amen.