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   [5] And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.   
      
   John 1:5   
      
   Every morning my alarm goes off at 6:15 am. On those bright   
   summer mornings in Fort Smith, I jump out of bed full of energy and   
   ready to go. But as the days grow shorter and our hours of sunlight   
   pass by almost as quickly as the blink of an eye, each morning   
   becomes harder and harder. Yet no matter the day, no matter the   
   season, the sun rises slowly and steadily, shifting the whole   
   perspective of the day.   
   As hard as those days are - as much as I'd rather stay in my warm   
   bed and close my eyes for just one minute longer - I force myself up   
   into the cold bathroom, splash cold water on my face, and walk into   
   the dark living room. Not ready, but willing to start the new day God   
   has given me.   
   When the sun shines bright, life is easy. But when darkness seems   
   to linger on and on, we must turn our face toward the light that   
   shines in the darkness - the light that overcomes the darkness.   
   St. John of the Cross, in his great poem "Dark Night of the Soul,"   
   teaches that it is precisely in the darkness that we are united with   
   God. If there is no darkness, there is no light to overcome it.   
   And so the beauty of Advent isn't premature joy - it's the darkness   
   that precedes the light. If today you stand in the dark, rejoice,   
   because it is in the darkness that we are transformed into the light.   
      
   Father Aaron Solberg   
   St. John’s Anglican Church, Fort Smith   
      
   Conclusion:   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray that you continue  in the things which you have   
   learned and has been assured of, knowing of whom you hast learned them;   
   And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are   
   able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ   
   Jesus for   
   All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for   
   doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:.   
      
   Pray to the Lord: "Dear Father, may I look beyond differences   
   to share Jesus' mercy with others."   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray to have the correct attitude about forgiveness.   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray to know His Word does not return void.   
      
   Pray to the Lord and pray to know that the effectual fervent prayer   
   of a righteous man availeth much.   
      
   Pray for Muslims and believers in Whitehorse and the Yukon to come together,   
   and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.   
      
   Pray for Muslims and believers in Yellowknife to come together,   
   and for Muslims to find faith in Jesus Christ.   
      
   Pray that believers in Iqaluit take up Jesus' command to love and reach   
   their Muslim neighbours with the Gospel.   
      
   - Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you   
   - Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving   
   Christ among Muslim people -   
   Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."   
   - When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims   
   throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!   
      
   Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false   
   idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences   
      
   Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly   
   of denying God's supremacy   
      
   We give thanks to you, 0 Lord, because you are good,   
   and because you gave us Jesus. Give us truly grateful hearts.   
      
   Pray: Equip us wholly, Lord, to serve you the best we can. Amen.   
      
   Pray: Lord, we applaud, praise and acclaim your name. And even when   
   we do not acclaim your name, we know that you claim us as your forgiven   
   people! Help us. Lord, to say. like St. Paul, " The saying is sure!"   
   In Jesus' name. Amen ... and AH-HA!   
      
   Heavenly Father, help us to embrace our darkness with the same   
   anticipation and excitement we bring to Advent - waiting for the   
   light of Christmas. And when that light shines strong upon our dark   
   night of the soul, equip us to carry it forward and share it with   
   those whose darkness seems impenetrable. In Jesus' name, Amen.   
      
   Pray for Christian converts in Uganda encountering opposition   
   from members of their own families and communities.   
      
   Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.   
   and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.   
      
   Remember eternity starts now -   
   Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.   
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