The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Luke 2: 11 (NIV)
Advent is the season of preparing and waiting for the Lord
to come. I have been trying to back away from the stress that a worldly
Christmas can make. The presents, food, traditions, and celebrating are
sometimes so overwhelming that I can forget the reason for the season: Jesus!
As I was reading the book Discovering Advent by Mark Roberts, he says that the
main point of Advent is growing into a deeper, and truer relationship with God
and sharing that with our faith community. I am hoping to make this Christmas
more special by focusing on less materialistic things and more on strengthening
my relationships with others with Christ at the center.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for this season that
prepares us for the coming your Son. Please help us to put you at the center of
our lives and guide us through this time.
Amen
Jen Olsen, from the 2013 Advent Devotional
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