Let’s come together and light the pink candle of Joy for this third week of Advent. We continue to wait together for Christmas, and the coming King. We light candles and linger over the words of Scripture. At our house, we gather around the table for evening meals and talk about the four themes of the Advent weeks: hope, peace, joy, and love. We lament and laugh and lose track of time on these longer winter nights.
This four-part Advent devotional experience was designed to engage your heart and encourage you to meet with God weekly. You might read these devotionals on Advent Sunday evenings with your family or on your own when it’s convenient. You might press play on the audio and listen while you’re walking or lying in bed or even around the dinner table. Give yourself permission to enter into this experience with grace. It’s not about checking boxes; it’s about moving intentionally toward God.
Each week I include a few Bible passages that will be unpacked in the Reflection. I encourage you to read the extended passages on your own and reflect in a journal or talk about some of your observations with your family. Another suggestion is to write out one of the verses to meditate on throughout the week. When we write out scripture, our brains and hearts engage in a more intentional way.
I have curated a collection of music that helps our hearts delve deeper into the HESED - steadfast love theme. These songs are to help usher us through the 25 days of Advent. You might choose to start every morning with a new song or play the entire list. Music is one of the many ways we are ushered into worship. I suggest downloading the free app Spotify to your device or logging in through your computer.
I will conclude each week’s experience with a few reflection questions that you might use for discussion around the table or to journal on your own. I hope these will be a bridge to invite you into the week’s theme and allow the Holy Spirit to speak to you in your specific context. Let’s come together and learn about God’s steadfast love for each one of us!
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