Daily Readings - Week of 12/28

Week of December 28th, 2025

Sunday, December 28, 2025 (4th Day of Christmas)

Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23

Reflection
Jesus enters a world shadowed by fear and danger, and from the very beginning, His life is intertwined with vulnerability. The flight into Egypt reminds us that God’s love does not avoid hardship but meets it head-on, protecting and guiding those who trust in Him. Isaiah emphasizes that God is close in our distress, carrying and lifting His people. Hebrews shows that Christ shares our suffering so that love can break fear’s hold and bring life. Even amid uncertainty, God’s presence invites us to trust, obey, and participate in this life-giving love.

Question for Contemplation
Where do you feel God calling you to trust love over fear in your life today?

Prayer
God of steadfast love, help me trust Your presence in the midst of uncertainty. Lead me to embody Your love where fear seeks to dominate.

Intention for the Day
Do one small act of encouragement or reassurance for someone who is anxious or uncertain.

Monday, December 29, 2025 (5th Day of Christmas)

Readings: Psalm 20; Jeremiah 31:15-22; Luke 19:41-44

Reflection
God’s love sees our sorrow and comes near even when grief is unavoidable. Jeremiah laments the loss and exile of God’s people, yet God promises restoration and compassion. In Luke, Jesus weeps over Jerusalem, acknowledging the pain and consequences of fear, sin, and separation. God’s presence does not erase suffering but meets it with faithful love, inviting us to hope and respond with care in broken spaces.

Question for Contemplation
Where do you need to let God’s love meet your sorrow or the sorrow around you?

Prayer
God of compassion, meet me in the places of grief and fear. Help me trust Your love and carry Your hope to those in pain.

Intention for the Day
Reach out to someone who is hurting, offering presence, encouragement, or a listening ear.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 (6th Day of Christmas)

Readings: Psalm 20; Isaiah 26:1-9; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Reflection
Fear and doubt can weigh heavily, yet God’s love calls us to steady trust. Isaiah praises the strength and peace of a God who protects and directs the faithful. Paul reminds us that even when our outer lives falter, our inner selves are renewed by the unseen work of God. Love that shatters fear is patient and persistent, sustaining us in hidden ways that reshape our hearts and eyes to see hope beyond immediate struggles.

Question for Contemplation
How is God inviting you to focus on the unseen work of love and hope in your life today?

Prayer
God of patience and strength, renew my inner life even when outward circumstances feel heavy. Let Your love transform fear into trust.

Intention for the Day
Take a quiet moment to reflect on God’s faithfulness and let that awareness guide your actions today.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (7th Day of Christmas)

Readings: Psalm 20; 1 Kings 3:5-14; John 8:12-19

Reflection
As the year closes, we are invited to seek wisdom, clarity, and guidance. Solomon asks not for wealth or power, but for the insight to lead with justice—a reflection of God’s love in action. In John, Jesus declares Himself the Light, offering guidance in darkness and freedom from fear. Love that shatters fear shines steadily, illuminating our paths and empowering choices that reflect God’s justice, mercy, and presence.

Question for Contemplation
Where do you need God’s light to guide you as this year ends and a new one begins?

Prayer
God of wisdom and light, shine in my heart and guide my steps. Let Your love give me courage and clarity for the year ahead.

Intention for the Day
Commit to one choice that reflects God’s light and love in the coming year.

Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year's Day/8th Day of Christmas)

Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-46

Reflection
The start of a new year invites reflection on cycles, endings, and beginnings. Ecclesiastes reminds us that every season has purpose—times of joy, sorrow, growth, and rest—all under God’s faithful care. Psalm 8 celebrates God’s care for humanity and creation, calling us to honor and steward the life entrusted to us. Revelation points forward to a new heaven and earth where God dwells fully with creation, wiping away sorrow. Matthew challenges us to live this love tangibly, serving the hungry, stranger, and oppressed. Love that shatters fear is both patient and active—it honors God’s timing while stepping courageously into service.

Question for Contemplation
Where is God calling you to live faithfully in love this new year, even in uncertain times?

Prayer
God of beginnings and endings, guide my steps in this new year. Help me live with courage, serve with love, and trust Your care in every season.

Intention for the Day
Identify one concrete way to show God’s love today, especially to someone in need or on the margins.

Friday, January 2, 2026 (9th Day of Christmas)

Readings: Psalm 20; Genesis 12:1-7; Hebrews 11:1-12

Reflection
God calls Abram to leave the familiar and step into a promise he cannot fully see. Faith and obedience walk hand in hand, even amid uncertainty. Hebrews reminds us that this trust is the foundation of God’s covenant work, carried through generations. Love that shatters fear is active—it encourages courage, obedience, and hope, even when the path ahead is unknown.

Question for Contemplation
Where is God calling you to step forward in trust, despite fear or uncertainty?

Prayer
Faithful God, strengthen my trust in You. Help me step courageously into Your promises and embody Your love in all I do.

Intention for the Day
Take one step toward a goal or calling that requires faith and trust in God’s guidance.

Saturday, January 3, 2026 (10th Day of Christmas)

Readings: Psalm 72; Genesis 28:10-22; Hebrews 11:13-22

Reflection
Jacob’s dream reminds us that God’s presence accompanies us even in unfamiliar or difficult places. The stairway to heaven is a promise that divine love bridges heaven and earth, fear and hope, uncertainty and faith. Hebrews frames this journey as part of a long lineage of faithful trust, showing that God’s love sustains and guides through generations. Love that shatters fear is both personal and communal, calling us to trust God’s presence and pass that faithfulness on.

Question for Contemplation
How does knowing God is with you in unfamiliar places change how you approach today?

Prayer
God of promise, reveal Your presence to me in the unknown. Help me live in trust and share Your love with others along the way.

Intention for the Day
Notice one way God is present in your ordinary surroundings and share that awareness with someone else.

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