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\u201cWhen you did awesome deeds that we did not expect, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him.\u2014 (Isaiah 64:3-5)<\/p>\n

Lord, we confess that we have sinned. Thank you for drawing near to us by sending the Messiah to save us and reveal your power. As we celebrate the hope of Christmas, teach us your self-emptying ways. <\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen you did awesome deeds that we did not expect, you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence. From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him.\u2014 (Isaiah 64:3-5) Lord, we confess that we have sinned. Thank you for drawing near to us by sending the Messiah to save us and reveal your power. 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