Advent Art Prayer 22
God of Grace,
Appear to us today.
Come, Lord Jesus.
We long for peace.
We long for love.
We rise each day in hope.
We wait for you.
You are the bringer of hope.
You are the bringer of love.
You are peace.
Come to us, Lord Jesus.
Amen
Titus 2:11-14
New International Version
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Practice Deeper Listening
Inhale:
I long for peace
Exhale:
Come Lord Jesus
Inhale:
I long for hope
Exhale:
Come Lord Jesus
For Deeper Listening
Spend some time today in silence, just listening. What are you feeling called to this day?
Establish your Advent Practice.
Step 1: Set up a space in your home for your Advent readings. Make it comfortable. Add a candle. Perhaps next to your tree or at a table with a little festive placemat.
Step 2: Determine two times of the day when you might practice them so that if you miss the first one, you can lean into the second and not feel guilty.
Step 3: Each time you sit down to practice your Advent devotion, make a warm cup of something and begin with a couple of moments of silence and deep breathing. Close your eyes and breath in deeply the love of God for you. Ask the Spirit to join you. Then begin your readings.
Step 4: Have a little prayer journal nearby where you can list the things that stick with you or stand out to you during your devotion.
Step 5: Close your time with a couple of moments of silent deep breathing, thanking God for the love and grace that are freely given to you that claims you as God’s own.
WORSHIP RESOURCE LIST:
New Revised Common Lectionary
Year A, Nativity of Our Lord
Saturday, December 24, 2022 & Sunday, December 25, 2022