For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good.
Psalm 122:9
Advent comes at a time of year when the weather gets colder in the northern hemisphere. And in parts of the country, you start to see snow, ice, and fireplaces heating up houses. Although the temperaturecontinues to drop outside, the Advent season is about warming up tothe coming of the Christ Child—seeking, and sharing God's goodness.
Advent comes at a time of year when the weather gets colder in the northern hemisphere. And in parts of the country, you start to see snow, ice, and fireplaces heating up houses. Although the temperaturecontinues to drop outside, the Advent season is about warming up tothe coming of the Christ Child—seeking, and sharing God's goodness.
So remember to be a warm light during the Advent cold! Everyone is stressed and in a hurry so that they can buy gifts for their friends andfamily. Try doing the unexpected by letting someone get in front of you in line, help them carry their gifts, wrap presents for people who have a difficult time wrapping presents, and clear your neighbor's driveway of ice so that they can easily back out of their driveway, or some other nice gesture. This is the calling to Christians during this season: seek and give God's goodness. This Advent try to prepare the way for God by focusing on the way God surprises. It is God who chose to come to God's people through an innocent baby in a manger. It is the unexpected gift that keeps on giving. So make the heart of your Advent season one of giving unexpected gifts—share smiles with strangers, hugs with friends, and Christ's love with all.
- Jon Hall
God of bright care and warm hearth, inspire us to seek your goodwith practices of kindness and surprise. [Jesus's Birth, Rembrandt]
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I came across your site weeks ago and go to it everyday for the pray as you go and to read some of the other wensite you share. I was so happy to see the series on Advent. Thank you so much!. Janice Wright
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