Today's inspiration comes from: Savor by Shauna Niequist |
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All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (which means "God with us"). — Matthew 1:22–23 |
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Advent is about waiting, anticipating, yearning. Advent is the question, the pleading, and Christmas is the answer to that question, the response to the howl. There are moments in this season when I don't feel a lot like Christmas, but I do feel like Advent.
Advent gives us another option beyond false Christmas cheer or Scrooge. Advent says the Baby is coming, but He isn't here yet, that Hope is on its way, but the yearning is still very real.
- Advent allows us to tell the truth about what we're grieving, without giving up on the gorgeous and extravagant promise of Christmas, the Baby on His way.
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| God fulfilled so many promises when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem.
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God fulfilled so many promises when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem. |
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Consider Advent a less flashy but still very beautiful way of being present in this season. Give up your false and failing attempts at merriment, and thank God for a season that understands longing and loneliness and long nights. Let yourself fall open to Advent, to anticipation, to the belief that what is empty will be filled, what is broken will be repaired, and what is lost can always be found, no matter how many times it's been lost.
God fulfilled so many promises when Jesus came as a baby in Bethlehem. Dare to hope and trust that He will fulfill His promises to you as well.
Excerpted with permission from Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are by Shauna Niequist, copyright Zondervan. * * * |
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Grieving, longing, waiting, and all the unfulfilledness that plagues us in the broken world feels even more poignant at Christmastime when the carols and decorations whisper to us that everything should be perfect, sparkling, and cheery… but it's not. Today, let's be reminded that our disappointments and heartbreaks are very real, but our very real Hope is on the way! His promises are true! And He's coming again. Come share your thoughts with us. We would love to hear from you. ~ Devotionals Daily |
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Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are |
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Reflect, pray, and cook with New York Times bestselling author Shauna Niequist. Savor is a 365-day devotional that helps you soak up the goodness all around you, be aware of holy fingerprints everywhere, and walk through each day cherishing those glints of the divine in the daily. Come and pause in these pages, day by day, and attune your senses to the fullness and presence of God all day long—whether that's a hug, a tomato sandwich, a quiet moment, or a text from a loved one.
Savor teaches: - To savor each day, whatever it holds—work and play, meals and prayers, the good stuff and the hard stuff
- Life is all about relationships, and your daily relationship with God is worth savoring in every moment
- Recipes from Shauna's kitchen to enjoy around a table with your community
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Inside you'll find: - 21 delicious recipes, from summer salads to French toast to fondue
- 365 devotions—each devotion includes a short Bible passage, an insightful story from Shauna, and a thoughtful prompt to help you live out your faith
- A ribbon marker to help you keep your place
- This devotional makes a perfect gift for a friend looking to experience a more integrated faith and anyone who loves trying out new recipes or enjoys hosting gatherings for loved ones.
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