A Bedtime Meditative Compline for Monday November 28, 2022 the First week of Advent

Advent means the coming of Christ, or the second coming, so the period leading up to Christmas is known as Advent, It is the first season of the Christian church year, On each of the four Sundays preceding Christmas, an Advent candle is lit, The 4 candles of Advent names are hope, love, joy, and peace, representing the virtues Jesus brought us, During Advent, we prepare ourselves spiritually for the anniversary of Christ's birth, All prayers cited * OSL are, “Reprinted from The Book of OFFICES and SERVICES of The Order of  Saint Luke,  © 2012 by The Order of Saint Luke. Used by permission of OSL Publications.”, In peace I will lie down and sleep,     for you alone, Lord,     make me dwell in safety, Psalm 4:8 NIV, For a restful night sleep, for peace and tranquility, tonight, Be still, aware of God’s presence within and around you, The Lords Prayer Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come,your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial,and deliver us from evil, for the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen Peace be with you this Advent Season.