Dear God, as I look through my gift shopping list, I hold up to you each person listed on it.
I pray that the gift I find for each person will bring joy into that life.
But, help me to keep a balance this season,
Lord. Let me keep my buying in perspective, not to spend more than I need to or can afford.
Let me not give in to the pressures of this world and not equate love with money spent.
Let me always remember the many, many people who have so much less in material things.
Help me to buy wisely, so that my choices will not burden those in other countries who are so deeply affected by this country’s economy.
And finally, loving God, help me to find time in the frantic moments of each day to become centered on you.
Walking through a store, riding on the bus, hurrying down a street:
let each of these times be moments
when I can remember your incredible love for me and rejoice in it.
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I love advent calendars and this year made a point to get one for the grandkids. These advent devotions are finally in first draft form. Now the rewriting and editing begins before I can submit them. Writing them has deepen my love for this season
The only experience I have with a “formal” celebration of advent is with a lovely little paper calendar my neighbor brought over for the children. The sweet nativity image with filled with numbered windows that were to be opened each day till christmas. Beneath the window, was a scripture for them to read and then we would discuss.
The children kept careful count of whose turn it was to open a window, and the pretty little calendar is certain to make another appearance on the refrigerator soon.
Congradulations!! On your wonderful opportunity. You are certainly the lady for the job!
The only experience I have with a “formal” celebration of advent is with a lovely little paper calendar my neighbor brought over for the children. The sweet nativity image with filled with numbered windows that were to be opened each day till christmas. Beneath the window, was a scripture for them to read and then we would discuss.
The children kept careful count of whose turn it was to open a window, and the pretty little calendar is certain to make another appearance on the refrigerator soon.
Congradulations!! On your wonderful opportunity. You are certainly the lady for the job!
I love advent calendars and this year made a point to get one for the grandkids. These advent devotions are finally in first draft form. Now the rewriting and editing begins before I can submit them. Writing them has deepen my love for this season
Dear Jean,
Congrats on your contract to write an Advent devotional…when is it coming out?
Happy Thanksgiving and the prayer…yes, to an expectant hush and not rush…Thanks so much for your prayers for my time in Texas…Hope we can talk later so I can share all the surprising ways God provided…I still felt a little sick on Thurs but much improved by Friday and normal on Sat.
Hugs to you,
Dolly