"CAROLS"

A thrill of hope; the weary world rejoices! Join me at Church Online as we find hope in the words of some beloved Carols. I think you'll enjoy it!

CAROLS—1

O HOLY NIGHT 

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,

It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining.

Till He appeared and the Soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

O night divine, the night when Christ was born.

A NEW AND GLORIOUS MORNING

I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. 21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22 Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him."  25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26 it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:20-26

A NEW DAY WITH CHRIST BRINGS

1)    EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED.

I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." Lamentations 3:24

2)    THE HOPE TO KEEP GOING.

The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him… Lamentations 3:25

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

3)    THE HELP YOU’RE SEEKING.

…it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26 

…The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night isnearly over; the day is almost here… Romans 13:11-12

TALK IT OVER

• Share a time when Christ provided you with exactly what you needed.
• Where in your life are you hoping the morning will come? How can you set your hope in Christ while you wait?
• What steps do you need to take to begin letting go of your fears?

Dig deeper into the timeless message of Christ’s birth with the various resources available at http://resources.lifechurch.tv including a small group discussion guide for this message.