Send us a text A quiet moment can change the tone of an entire day. We set aside a few minutes to breathe and read Isaiah 9:2–7 aloud, letting an ancient promise speak into a modern ache: a people in darkness see a great light, burdens break, and joy returns like harvest time. Instead of more noise, we listen for names that steady the soul—Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace—and consider what it means to live under a government that brings real justice and peace without end. As we move through day three of Advent, we lean into expectancy, not as wishful thinking but as a practiced posture: watching, praying, and keeping our hearts ready. The reading frames hope as something concrete and near, meeting confusion with counsel, weakness with strength, loneliness with care, and anxiety with deep peace. We talk frankly about weariness, the weight of headlines, and the quiet burdens we carry, then turn our eyes toward a kingdom that outlasts cycles and storms. The focus is simple and deliberate: slow down, remember the promise, and take one step of faith today. You’ll also hear a warm update from Rick, a nod to Ashton’s return on a future reading, and a heartfelt push to share what stirs you. If this reflection lifts your spirit, pass it on—send the link to a friend who needs courage. Subscribe for daily Advent readings, leave a review to help more listeners find hope, and visit renewedmindsets.com for past episodes and resources. Share the truth while there’s still time, and stay watchful, stay holy, stay renewed. Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ Support the show Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick
