\u201cLord Jesus, we thank You that You entered our world through a humble, vulnerable family. As Evangelicals committed to Your Word, we remember that You were born to those who were traveling, turned away, and later seeking safety. You are the God who makes room for us. So this Advent, teach us to make room for others. Open our eyes to the dignity of every image-bearer. Open our hearts to welcome the stranger with wisdom, compassion, justice and love. Remove fear from us, and fill us with the hope, peace, joy, and love that come from Your presence. May our churches and institutions be places where Your welcome is felt and Your light is seen. This Advent, let us be the Inn that opens its doors. Let us be the people who say \u2018Yes\u2019 where others say \u2018No room.\u2019 And let our hospitality become a witness to Your Gospel. In Your holy name, Jesus, we pray. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSe\u00f1or Jes\u00fas, te damos gracias porque entraste a nuestro mundo a trav\u00e9s de una familia humilde y vulnerable. Como evang\u00e9licos comprometidos con Tu Palabra, recordamos que naciste en medio de un viaje dif\u00edcil, rechazado por muchos, y despu\u00e9s buscando refugio. T\u00fa eres el Dios que hace espacio para nosotros. Por eso, en este Adviento, ens\u00e9\u00f1anos a hacer espacio para los dem\u00e1s. Abre nuestros ojos a la dignidad de cada portador de Tu imagen. Abre nuestro coraz\u00f3n para recibir al extranjero con sabidur\u00eda, compasi\u00f3n, justicia, y amor. Quita todo temor y ll\u00e9nanos de la esperanza, la paz, el gozo y el amor que vienen de Tu presencia. Que nuestras iglesias sean lugares donde se sienta Tu bienvenida y se vea Tu luz. En este Adviento, que seamos la posada que abre sus puertas. Que seamos el pueblo que dice \u2018S\u00ed\u2019 donde otros dicen \u2018No hay lugar.\u2019 Y que nuestra hospitalidad sea un testimonio de Tu Evangelio. En Tu santo nombre oramos, Jes\u00fas. Am\u00e9n.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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