My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand.
Good Shepherd, as we enter this Advent season, help us to make room in our hearts and minds for the testimony You desire to live out in us. Confirm our faith. Empower us to listen to Your voice so that we might courageously follow in your way. Though we hate what is evil, we will strike against injustice with love and prayer and defend the gospel by the power of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
Rev. Dr. Tammy Wiens
Director of Christian Education
National Council of Churches