December 20

"O you who are our infinite Creator, may we listen and heed, and then build and complete. Grant to us listening hearts and willing hands, that in the day of storm our rock-firm houses may stand, and honor the Master Builder. Amen."

December 19

"Build us up, dear Lord, with and in your truth. May we spend more time with you in your living Word, studying its simplicity, memorizing its messages, and gaining its spirit. May we speak the truth always and never depart from it. And may we give it to others whenever we speak. For your name's sake. Amen."

December 18

"O God of love, teach us to love you as we ought. Teach us to give up to others. May we understand your law of sacrifice and surrender. May we love each other by obeying your law of yeilding love, and may we learn to love by giving ourselves. Amen."

December 17

"Our loving and gracious Father, may we find and remain in the secret place of safety. May we be kept by your almighty power as we live in your presence. May we have the constant peace and confidence of those who know and trust you. For your name's sake. Amen."

December 16

"Our heavenly Father, may we glory in the persecution which comes to those who seek the victory over wrong. Raise up men who will hurl defiance against those whose ill-gotten gains are destroying human life. Save the young womanhood of our day from becoming prey to avarice, and may we hear the song of victory, even if it come from a prison cell. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen."

December 15

"Dear Lord, we would rejoice constantly in you. We would gain that quiet, controlled character which knows your constant presence and receives your peace. May we learn with your servant of old to be content wherever placed by you, ever knowing the blessing of high and pure thoughts. Amen."

December 14

"O you who are our Father in heaven, fill us, we pray you, with a more controlling love for you. May we prize life's values, but not as we prize you and your works. May we attempt great things for you by a living faith in the power of the unattained in Christ. In his name. Amen."