"Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people.
Luke 1:68
The Lord is at the head of the column. He leads them with a shout. This is his mighty army, and they follow his orders. The day of the Lord is an awesome, terrible thing. Who can possibly survive?
That is why the Lord says, "Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning.
Joel 2:11-12
as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.
Luke 12:36
Forgiving God, we open our hearts to you this day. Dwell within us, make straight our paths, sustain in us a willing spirit, and may all that we do be pleasing to you. Amen.
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