Day One: Psalm 130:1-2

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Read

A Song of Ascents.
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD!

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Listen/Sing

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Meditate

Welcome to the first Sunday in Advent! While Psalm 130 is a well-known psalm, it can be easy to forget that it is a part of the collection of psalms known as the songs of Ascents (or Degrees). Three times a year, Jewish worshipers would sing through this playlist on their way to Jerusalem to worship and Psalm 130 was one of the songs on their “pilgrim’s playlist.” Just like these songs do, Advent also invites us on a journey: to remember we’re part of a much grander Story. In the case of Advent, we remember Christ has come and will one day return; until that day is with us by His Spirit groaning within us and teaching us to long for God. Take a moment to slow and consider: Where are you at today in your longing for God? Take stock of your heart right now.