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43 CAROLS – SATB LITANY 5 READER 1: But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me, one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days… READER 2: And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. And he shall be their peace. (Micah 5:2, 4-5a) LEADER: Because our culture pushes us to look for the extraordinary in exaggerated situations, we are prone to miss miracles that hap- pen in unlikely places. We might be tempted to manufacture glamor in efforts to see God's hand at work. Lord, remind us that throughout history, You have chosen the underdog, the unassuming to show Your greatest power. ALL: Remind us that You can be found in the most unlikely of places. LEADER: Remind us that Your miracles and blessings cannot be sum- moned by wealth, power, or presentation. ALL: In times when we lack confidence in our calling, LEADER: Remind us that you chose Mary, an unwed teen, to raise the Savior of the world. ALL: In times when our current situation seems to disqualify us from Your blessings, LEADER: Remind us of Bethlehem, a tiny city with heavenly fame. ALL: In times when we feel "less-than," LEADER: Remind us that You are the Great I AM. When we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with You, we are in partnership with the Almighty. That You would use us to accomplish the divine is an honor almost more than we can comprehend, but we are grateful! ALL: Let us be Your hands and feet, bringing miracles of hope and deliverance to people in darkness. AMEN. CAROL: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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