Approaching Christmas with Peace - Day 5Carla Harding - 10 Dec 2010
"Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13-14
I love Christmas music. I don't just mean the latest ballad with sleigh bells plastered across every radio station (though they do make me smile). I mean the old school give you goosebumps carols, songs and hymms that should be sung outdoors at night, preferably whilst holding candles in the snow. There's nothing like a rousing rendition of Hark the Herald or the First Noel to remind me of the beauty and wonder of the nativity. Top of my list though is a song derived from a 19th Century french poem. Oh yes, my favourite is most certaily Oh Holy Night. To bring a little peace into your day I thought I'd share with you a version of the song my husband and I recorded. As you listen to the words why not pause and invite the peace of God's favour to rest on you today...
Listen now: Oh Holy Night
As we wait for Christmas, the celebration, the feast and the wonder of an incarnate God 24-7 Prayer will be posting a series of reflections to help us to wait well. We have asked friends from across the movement and around the world to creatively express themselves and focus us on the coming of Christ. This the 2nd week of advent explores Peace. Follow along with the 24-7 Prayer 'Approaching Advent' Calendar.
Carla leads on the work and growth of 24-7 Prayer across Great Britain and she is part of the Lectio 365 team, helping people pray the Bible every day. Her life was hijacked by God in 1999 during a two hour stint in the first ever 24-7 Prayer Room. Carla loves prayer and worship, friends and food, a well told story and a challenge to get her teeth into. In her spare time, Carla is an active member of Revelation Family Church, a 24-7 Prayer Community. She lives in Chichester, UK with her husband Steve and their children Jackson and Eloise.
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