1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
and we rejoiced.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like the watercourses in the Negeb.
5 May those who sow in tears
reap with shouts of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
carrying their sheaves.
- Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
- Sit five to fifteen minutes in silent meditation paying attention to the deep breath.
- What dream do you have?
- How does this meet your desire?
- How does this meet God’s desire for you?
- In this dream, how does God do great things for you?
- What laughter and rejoicing does this bring?
- How do you share these great things?
- What seed do you have to plant?
- What harvest will be gathered?
- Give thanks to God for the
- Give thanks to God for the dream and for any new insights you have received.
- Share as you feel led in the reply box below.
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, December 17, 2017, the Third Sunday of Advent Year B
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126:1-6
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Luke 1:46b-55
John 1:6-8, 19-28
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Permission to use in not-for-profit settings The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD