John 1:9–12
The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world didn’t recognize Him.
He came to His own people, but they did not receive Him.
Yet to all who did receive Him—to those who believed in His name—He gave the right to become children of God.
Prayer:
Dear Father in heaven,
Thank You for the gift of becoming Your children. Thank You for pouring out Your Spirit so that we may walk in that truth with confidence and joy.
Draw us into deeper fellowship with You. Unite our minds, our hearts, and our desires to reflect the beauty of Your presence. Let us experience the joy found only in Your gifts.
Though the world around us is unsettled, distracted, and searching in all the wrong places—grant us stillness. Give us the quiet strength to receive from You the power of faith.
Through faith, help us to know who You are and who You are calling us to be—not only now, but in the day when all people will see Your glory.
In Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. 🕊️