This Week: Dec. 1 - 7
Showing Up for Christmas: Choosing Hope Amid Anxiety
This week, we began our Advent series with Luke 2:1-7, reflecting on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. Their road trip was not only a logistical challenge but a profound act of faith amid a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty.
“Mary and Joseph teach us to focus not on the weight of the world’s anxiety but on what we can do today to move forward in faith.”
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Key Points:
- Facing a World of Anxiety: Just as Mary and Joseph navigated their anxious world, we too live in times that challenge our peace.
- Faithful Action Amid Uncertainty: Mary and Joseph focused on what was within their control, providing for their family and trusting God with the rest.
- A Journey of Small Steps: Like Mary and Joseph’s steps to Bethlehem, big challenges often require us to focus on one small step at a time.
5-Day Devotional
Day 1: Embracing the Journey
Scripture Reference: Luke 2:1-7
Mary and Joseph’s journey reminds us to trust God even when the road ahead seems overwhelming.
Action Step: Identify one task you can focus on today to move forward.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, guide my steps today and give me peace for the journey.
Mary and Joseph’s journey reminds us to trust God even when the road ahead seems overwhelming.
Action Step: Identify one task you can focus on today to move forward.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, guide my steps today and give me peace for the journey.
Day 2: Facing Anxiety with Faith
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:34
Jesus reminds us not to borrow trouble from tomorrow.
Action Step: Write down your biggest worries and surrender them to God in prayer.
Prayer Prompt: Father, help me release my worries to You and trust in Your provision.
Jesus reminds us not to borrow trouble from tomorrow.
Action Step: Write down your biggest worries and surrender them to God in prayer.
Prayer Prompt: Father, help me release my worries to You and trust in Your provision.
Day 3: Listening to God’s Voice
Scripture Reference: Luke 1:26-38
Mary’s initial questions didn’t reflect doubt but a willingness to listen and act.
Action Step: Take five minutes of silence today to listen for God’s guidance.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, help me to hear Your voice amid life’s noise.
Mary’s initial questions didn’t reflect doubt but a willingness to listen and act.
Action Step: Take five minutes of silence today to listen for God’s guidance.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, help me to hear Your voice amid life’s noise.
Day 4: Focusing on What Matters
Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:8
Paul’s words encourage us to think about what is true, noble, and praiseworthy.
Action Step: List three blessings you are grateful for today.
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, thank You for the good things in my life. Help me to focus on what matters most.
Paul’s words encourage us to think about what is true, noble, and praiseworthy.
Action Step: List three blessings you are grateful for today.
Prayer Prompt: Jesus, thank You for the good things in my life. Help me to focus on what matters most.
Day 5: Steps of Faith and Hope
Scripture Reference: Psalm 37:23-24
God directs the steps of those who trust in Him.
Action Step: Take one bold step of faith this week toward a goal or resolution.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, steady my steps and lead me in Your ways.
God directs the steps of those who trust in Him.
Action Step: Take one bold step of faith this week toward a goal or resolution.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, steady my steps and lead me in Your ways.
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