A voice of one calling, “In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” Isa. 40:3-5
As you invite God’s transformative grace to work within you, may the rough patches of disobedience and unforgiveness be smoothed by His hands, creating a straight and level path for the arrival of Jesus into every part of your life. May the valleys of doubt and weariness that have taken root be lifted by His tender mercies, filling you with renewed hope and confidence in His unfailing love. May every mountain of pride, self-sufficiency, and fear that stands in the way of your surrender to Him be brought low, making way for humility that opens doors to divine grace.
Be blessed to make ample room in your heart for the King of Glory, setting aside the distractions and anxieties of this world to fully embrace His presence. May the glory of the Lord be revealed in your life in a fresh, undeniable, and powerful way. May His presence be so evident that all who see it will marvel at the wonders God is working in and through you. May you walk in the brilliant light of Christ, reflecting His grace, truth, and compassion to everyone you meet.
May His love overflow in your conversations, your actions, and your thoughts, touching the hearts of those who cross your path this season. May you be a beacon of His hope, a vessel of His grace, and a testament to His unchanging faithfulness.
In the name of Jesus, the One who was, who is, and who is to come—the Alpha and Omega, the Prince of Peace, and the Light of the World—may you be richly blessed. May His blessings be abundant, His peace be profound, and His love be your guiding star, now and forevermore.
by Sylvia Gunter
used by permission
© 2024 Sylvia Gunter. Taken from Strength To Equal Your Days: A Year of Prayers and Blessings.
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