“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 6

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The First Week in Advent – Thinking about God and His Promises

Friday:  Listen to the Song – Jesus Is King!

Alleluia. Jesus is King. (4 x’s)

He was born in Bethlehem, Born in a manger.                                                                         His star shone to all who came to show them the way to the newborn Son of God!

Alleluia. Jesus is King. (4 x’s)

He grew up in Nazareth and learned in the temple.                                                              Then He blessed with miracles to show everyone that He is the Son of God!

Alleluia. Jesus is King. (4 x’s)

Spread the Truth with His disciples throughout the land.                                                 Loved and healed His followers to show them the Way to be saved by the Son of God!

Alleluia. Jesus is King. (4 x’s) (Slower on last time.)

Scripture – Isaiah 11:1-2    Matthew 4:23    Mark 6:1-2; 8:1-10, 22-25

Thought – Is Jesus your King? What convinced you that Christ is God’s Son?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 5

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The First Week in Advent – Thinking about God and His Promises

Thursday: Listen to the Song – He Said

He said, be still, be still, and know that I Am God.

Be still, be still, and know that I Am God.

Praise eternally, to the One who sees,

All our need for love and grace from Him above.

He said, be still, and know that I Am God.

He said, be still, be still, and know that I Am God.

Be still, be still, and know that I Am God.

Holds us in His arms, safe from worldly harms.

Holy Three in One, Gave His only Son.

He said, be still, and know that I Am God.

He said, be still, and know that I Am God. Know that I Am God.

Scripture – 2 Samuel 22:3, 31-36   Psalms 3:3; 18:30; 28:7; 33:20; 46: 1,7,10; 91:4           1 Peter 1:5    1 John 4:8

Thought – Does God speak to you in your heart?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 4

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The First Week in Advent – Thinking about God and His Promises

Wednesday: Listen to the Song – The Lord, God Knows It All

Deep inside my heart, Deep inside my soul, The Lord, God knows it all. (Repeat)

All my doubts, All my fears, The Lord, God knows it all.

All my sins, All my tears, The Lord, God knows it all.

Watch me every minute, Father. Guide me with your Holy Spirit.                                    Help me precious Savior. Wash away my sins.

Deep inside my heart, Deep inside my soul, The Lord, God knows it all. (Repeat)

All my hopes, All my dreams, The Lord, God knows it all.

All my loves, All my joys. The Lord, God knows it all.

Watch me every minute, Father. Guide me with your Holy Spirit.                                    Help me precious Savior. Wash away my sins.

Deep inside my heart, Deep inside my soul, The Lord, God knows it all. (Repeat)

The Lord, God knows it all.

Scripture – 2Chronicles 14:11   Psalms 10:14; 118:7   Isaiah 40:26   John 17:11

Thought – Do you ever have hectic days that never seem to end, especially during the holidays? Think about the power of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to know and care for us and ask God in prayer for strength and help.

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 3

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The First Week in Advent – Thinking about God and His Promises

Tuesday: Listen to the Song – Pure Light (Take Two)

Pure light, pure light. God is pure light, no darkness in Him.

Admit your sins. Walk in the light. Walk with each other, in God’s pure light.

Light up your life, light up your joy. He will forgive all our sins.

He is the light, the light, the light of the world. (4 x)

Pure light, God is pure light. Pure light, Holy light. (2 x)

Pure light, pure light. God is pure light, no darkness in Him.

Follow His will, follow His ways. Follow His Word, all of your days.

Light up your life, light up your joy. He will forgive all our sins.

He is the light, the light, the light of the world. (4 x)

Pure light, God is pure light. Pure light, Holy light. (2 x)

Light up your life, light up your joy. He will forgive all our sins. (3 x)

Scripture – 2Corinthians 4:6   Ephesians 5:8-14   Colossians 1:9-14   1John 1:5-7

Thought – What can light up your joy?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 2

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The First Week in Advent – Thinking about God and His Promises

Monday:     Listen to the Song – He Who Made Heaven and Earth

Bless you, the Lord bless you. Bless you, today.                                                                     May the Lord, bless you. He Who made heaven and earth. (Repeat line)                     Mercy, mercy on us. Mercy, on us.                                                                                            May the Lord, have mercy on us. He Who made heaven and earth. (Repeat line)     Forgive, forgive our sins. Forgive us we pray.                                                                         May the Lord, forgive our sins. He Who made heaven and earth. (Repeat line)           Praise God, we praise You, God. Praise God, always.                                                            May the Lord, accept our praise. He Who made heaven and earth. (Repeat line)

Scripture – Exodus 20:11   Psalm 115:15   John 1:1-4   2Corinthians 5:17

Thought – What can we do to be more creative in our faith walks?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” – Dec. 1

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

  Advent is a time to help us prepare to accept and appreciate God’s great gifts.    Such as:                                                                                                                                             All His Creation, especially the mystery of our being – our heart, mind, and soul             His grace, love, forgiveness, and Holy Spirit to help us stay strong in our belief              His Word and its truth and power for our lives                                                                   Jesus, His Son, our Savior, with His total sacrifice for our salvation

The starting point for this collection of material is the lighting of the candle on the First Sunday of Advent. The five Advent candles represent the coming of the light of Christ into the world.  I recommend listening to the song, reading the Scripture verses and accompanying thoughts, thinking of and/or sharing your response and then playing the song again and singing along, if you like. I hope that with each day you find a lyric, a verse or an idea to take with you to Christmas and help you carry the flame of God’s love and presence along the way.

              The First Week in Advent – Thinking about God and His Promises 

Sunday: Listen to the Song –  I’m Lighting a Candle – Verse 1                                              Purple – Prophecy Candle – Hope                                                                                                    I am lighting one candle for my Lord. (Repeat line)                                                      Thinking of the promises of old. Thinking of the prophesy foretold.                                 Now a flame is burning for my Lord. Now my heart is burning for His presence.           Now a flame is burning for my Lord.                                                                            Scripture – Isaiah 7:14    Jeremiah 33:14-16    Micah 5:2                                           Thought – What is your faith goal during this Advent season?

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“A Flame in My Heart – Scripture, Thought and Song for Advent” by Bonita Evans

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

The season is upon us!

December 1st is the first Sunday of Advent when I plan to re-post the introduction and first day for a musical experience entitled: “A Flame in My Heart”. Each day’s post from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve includes a song, scripture references and a thought for discussion. It is my greatest hope that those interested will join the blog. In Malachi 3:16 it states that those who feared the Lord talked often to one another and the Lord listened, heard it, and saw it recorded it in a book of remembrance about those who thought on His name. I believe He also hears and remembers our reverent and worshipful thoughts and conversations. Please join me!

Your friend in Christ,

Bonita Evans

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Redeem Your Whole Creation

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Bonita B. Evans

During these stressful times, when our country is being expected to intervene in strife around the world, I think prayers for God’s help, guidance, and redemption are most needed. I pray for peace in the hearts of all the people of God’s earth.

Scripture passages:  Psalm 33:20-22, Isaiah 54:10, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6,7

The title for this blog was taken from the lyrics of the hymn, “O God of Every Nation”. The stanzas of this hymn can offer a song of prayer that is very befitting for this time. This link will take you to the music and words: www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o175.html‎

“Oh God of Every Nation” was written after two world wars, during the Cold War. This link will take you to a history of the hymn: http://gbod.s2.paramoreredd.com/lead-your-church/worship/resource/history-of-hymns-o-god-of-every-nation

The article at the above link also offers insight on the words of each stanza. Here are some excerpts:

Stanza 1: “. . . The poet realized that peace might only be wrought ultimately among nations and not solely through the efforts of any one country . . .”

Stanza 2: “. . . boldly identifies some of the causes of strife: the “search for wealth and power,” the “scorn of truth and right.”. . .”pride of race and station.”. . .”

Stanza 3: “. . . a plea . . . that they “may find release . . . from rattling saber [and the] dread of war’s increase”, or, as we say today, escalating conflict. . .”

Stanza 4: “. . . pleads for a “bright . . . vision” of the cessation of “war . . ., hatred and division . . . where Christ will reign in “truth and justice.”. . .”

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