Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

This week, we prayed, “Stir up our hearts, O Lord,” reminding us that true readiness for Jesus’ coming starts with repentance. Like a pot of soup that needs stirring, our hearts must be stirred to bring hidden sins to the surface—not to shame us, but so Jesus can forgive and transform us. John the Baptist called for repentance to prepare the way for Christ, and his message still calls us today. As we journey through Advent, let the Lord stir up our hearts to repentance, faith, and love, so we are ready to celebrate His birth and await His return. Come, Lord Jesus!