The Advent season often whizzes by me so fast, that Christmas Eve arrives and I’m saddened that I haven’t been anticipating or preparing for the celebration of Christ’s birth. I remembered seeing Elizabeth recommend “Christmastide: Prayers for Advent Through Epiphany” and thought it could be a good way for Andy and I to intentionally prepare for Christmas. There’s a liturgy of prayers, hymns, and readings with one of my favorite pieces being the “prayer appointed for the week.” It’s a prayer that is repeated three times a day for seven days. It’s been great to have such a concise and robust prayer dig dipper into your heart throughout the week. I thought I’d post this week’s, for those who’d like to join us:
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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I’m so glad you are enjoying that book. However my conscience is pricked because I have not been following along in the book myself. I’ve struggled with how to observe Advent in this season of personal transition.
the new masthead photo makes me feel like there might be snow outside if i were to peek out the window. i like it.
Our advent celebration has not been nearly so deep.
We are doing a Jesse Tree with our boys. They love it!