“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:2
“Expectancy is faith breathing; Mary’s yes turned fear into a nursery for the impossible.” When Angel visits Mary in Luke 1:30–33, He didn’t just give a message of hope but also a call to embrace divine direction. Likewise, I need the same divine direction. I pray, Be my compass, Lord. As the year 2025 moves toward its close, steady my trembling heart. In the hush between what has been and what will be, tune me to Your true north. You spoke, “Do not be afraid,” and light broke in. Speak it over me again.
Teach me the “Mary’s yes” — let it be to me according to Your word. Teach me Joseph’s quiet obedience, the shepherds’ prompt wonder, the magi’s long, patient following of a distant star. If the path is dim, be the lamp at my feet. If my map is torn, be the North Star, no cloud can hide.
- Where I’ve wandered, draw me back.
- Where I’ve hurried, slow me to holy expectancy.
- Where I’ve clutched control, open my hands to trust.
- Where I’ve feared the darkness, remind me the Light still shines.
Luke 1:30–33 says, “And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”
Lord, show me the next faithful step:
- In Your Word, let me hear direction.
- By Your Spirit, correct my course.
- Through Your people, confirm Your way.
- In mercy and justice, mark the trail I should walk.
Advent hearts wait, not in vacancy but in vigilance. So I will watch. I will listen. I will keep a candle of hope in the window of my soul. Christ, Light of the world, illumine my decisions, clarify my desires, and align my days with Your kingdom. Be my compass, Lord — through every valley, over every threshold, until the morning star rises in my heart. And when the curtain lifts on a new year, may I be found facing You, following You, and formed by You. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
John 8:12 says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Prayer for the Day!
I pray for you, brethren, may the Lord be your compass, as the year 2025 is coming to an end. May He steady your steps and quiet every storm within. May His light mark your path, His wisdom crown your choices, His peace keep your heart as the days grow short. May doors of favor open, old burdens lift, and new strength arise. May hope kindle at dawn, faith hold through dusk, and love lead you home. As the year closes, may grace surround you and joy be your song. In Jesus’ name. Amen
