This week’s featured book: Writings of John of the Cross by Keith Beasley-Topliffe, Editor Today’s Reflection First, have habitual desire to imitate Christ in all your deeds by bringing your life into conformity with his. You must then study his life in order to know how to imitate him. —St. John of the Cross, The Upper Room Spiritual Classics: Writings of John of the Cross, Edited by Keith Beasley-Topliffe (Upper Room Books, 2017) Today’s Question What is one Christlike thing you can do today? Join the conversation. Today’s Scripture Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. —Ephesians 5: 1–2 (NRSVUE) Prayer for the Week O God, I want nothing more than to simply be with you. As I bask in the light of your presence, mold me into Christlikeness so that I can bear your light into the world. Amen. Submit your prayer to The Upper Room. Something More Lectionary Readings Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 Read the lectionary texts courtesy of Vanderbilt Divinity Library here. Looking for lectionary-based resources? Learn more about The Upper Room Disciplines. Share Share Tweet Tweet Forward Forward Facebook Instagram Website Copyright © 2025 The Upper Room, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you informed us that you would like to receive news and updates from The Upper Room or you opted in at our website. Want to change how you receive New Every Morning and other emails from The Upper Room? Sign up for other newsletters, manage your preferences, or unsubscribe from all communications. The Upper Room UpperRoom.org Our mailing address is: The Upper Room 1908 Grand Avenue Nashville, Tennessee 37212 Add us to your address book Pray with us. Submit a prayer request or visit The Upper Room Prayer Wall.