Sunday, November 30, 2008

a time of preparation...

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14

Today marks the first Sunday of Advent...a time of preparation and expectation. Advent is meant to prepare us for a transformational celebration of Christ's birth...not a huge gift exchange. As we approach this special season...may we truly experience the Christ of Christmas.



5 comments:

  1. ah, yes the waiting for the coming.
    to prepare our hearts and families for the coming of Christ. Good reminder Judy

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  2. What a beautiful post. Blessings to you and your family.

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  3. A quiet, gentle amen to that. May it be so for us all.

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  4. Happy first week of Advent, Judy. Do you light a candle to celebrate? I do. It is a most beautful time of the year.

    I'm still waiting for my grandson --I guess he wants a December birthday!

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  5. We always celebrated Advent at home...I miss it! Hope you had a good weekend Ms.Judy. Hey...was that your front door, and was that a Costco wreath? I have a wreath very similar on my door...from Costco.

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