The Upper Room Devotional 27th November 2022.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 THE UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONAL TODAY, SUNDAY MESSAGE
DO YOU KNOW? The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in more than 30 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing—both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers.
Topic: 1st Sunday of Advent
Lisa Stackpole (Wisconsin, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Psalm 143:7-10
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Like a loving parent, God rejoices over me.
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Christmas is usually my favorite season, and I look forward to it with great anticipation. Many years ago, though, I was filled with emptiness despite the approaching holiday. A relationship with a man I loved and had planned my future with had fallen apart that autumn. All of a sudden, my life felt aimless.
I spent the holidays at home with my widowed father that year. One drab day in late December, I looked through his kitchen window and felt that the overcast weather mirrored my emotions. When I turned around, I noticed my father’s appointment calendar. On the date I had arrived, he had written my flight information. Underneath it was a note: “Lisa home. Happy, happy!”
Suddenly, I was overwhelmed by the impact of his love. How could I feel so empty knowing that my presence caused my father so much joy? On a deeper level, I was reminded that I also have a heavenly parent who loves me and rejoices over me, even more than my earthly parent does. I knew this love would carry me through my breakup and any other hard times that I might face. Now, decades later, I can say that God’s love continues to sustain me.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Gracious Lord, thank you for your unfailing love, which is the anchor for our lives. Amen.
PRAYER FOCUS
Those who feel rejected
- Daily Gospel Reflections 27th November 2022: Wake Up!
- Sunday Holy Mass 27th November 2022 with Fr. Jerry Orbos
- Live Holy Mass 27 November 2022 || Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church Ireland
- RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ MANUAL 27TH NOVEMBER 2022
- Sunday Mass Today 27th November 2022 – CHRIST THE KING Solemnity
- RCCG 7 Days Prayers And Fasting 26th November 202 | Day 1
- Live Daily Mass 26th November 2022 At St Peter & Paul’s Church Ireland
- UCB Word For Today 26th November 2022 Saturday
