Advent daybook,1: Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

My Advent daybook for these 24 days of waiting. Join me, won't you?

look

Arab women grinding coffee in Palestine

source

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read

Psalm 122:  a Psalm of Ascents

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pray

• God of justice and peace, 
  from the heavens you rain down mercy and kindness, 
  that all on earth may stand in awe and wonder 
  before your marvelous deeds. 
  Raise our heads in expectation, 
  that we may yearn for the coming day of the Lord 
  and stand without blame before your Son, Jesus Christ, 
  who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. (source)

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listen

About the song Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem from the musician:  "This song was recorded in Fall 2008. I wrote it shortly after my son Isaac passed away. It became a song of hope and peace for my soul. This is the original recording."

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make

mulled cider

Advent calendar via Ambrosium

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