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Day 9 – The Weight of the Call
Gabriel’s announcement was both miraculous and overwhelming. Mary would bear the Son of the Most High a task filled with joy and cost. Obedience to God’s call often carries both.
Advent teaches us that joy and sorrow can coexist. Mary’s “yes” made room for salvation, but it also made room for misunderstanding and loss. True joy is not the absence of pain; it is the presence of God in the midst of it.
Kingdom Quality: Unhurried Friend – Creating space for both joy and grief in God’s presence.
Prayer: Jesus, give me courage to embrace the call that costs me something.
Come As You Are Moment: Where might God be inviting you to find joy even as you carry something heavy?
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Advent is often described as a season of joy—but what if you feel anything but joyful? O Come All Ye Faithless offers an honest journey through the stories of Scripture for those who feel hopeless, joyless, anxious, or lonely. Over twenty-five days, you're invited to slow down, reflect, and encounter the God who meets us where faith feels thin. Each day includes Scripture, a reflection, and a prayer to help you discover that hope grows in silence, joy emerges through surrender, peace is born in trust, and love is revealed in presence—the true invitation of Christmas.
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