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Join us through week two of Slowing Christmas: a short moment of pause every day to slow our pace together thoughout the Advent Season.

We hope these moments of slowness bring you closer to yourself and your creator this Advent season. 

Day One: Light

“You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. "

- Jesus, Matthew 5:14 (MSG)

Breathe

As you find stillness in your body: 
Breathe in, saying: "Welcome, God"
Breathe out,  saying: "Bring your light"

Pray

Jesus, show me how to slow my pace. I want to keep in step with you this season.  

Talk to me about my light in this world.  Why do I feel burned out?  Please draw me close to you.

Abide

Jesus is the light of the world. He is with you always. 

You are loved. 

 

Day 2: Light-Bearers

“God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. 

- Jesus, Matthew 5:14-15 (MSG)

Breathe

As you find stillness in your body:
Breathe out, saying "Jesus is the Light"
Breathe in,  saying "For all to see."

Pray

Jesus, show me how to slow my pace. I want to keep in step with you this season.

Where have you placed me to bear your light?  Why do I feel so inadequate? 
Jesus, remind me again that you are light for the whole world.  
You are enough.

Abide

Jesus is the light that can never be extinguished. He is always shining for all to see.

You are loved.

 

Day 3: Shine

“If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine!"

- Jesus, Matthew 5:15(MSG)

Breathe

As you find stillness in your body:
Breathe out, saying "Here I am"
Breathe in,  saying "I am made to shine"

Pray

Jesus, show me how to slow my pace. I want to keep in step with you this season.  

There are days I don't feel very shiny. Talk to me about your light.  What would you show me about what it means to shine?

Abide

In Jesus is life, and that life is the light for all humanity. 

You are loved.

 

Day 4: Generous

“I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives."

- Jesus, Matthew 5:15-16(MSG)

Breathe

As you find stillness in your body:
Breathe in, saying "God is near."
Breathe out,  saying "I have all that I need."

Pray

Jesus, show me how to slow my pace. I want to keep in step with you this season.  

Talk to me about your generosity. Where might you invite me to shine it more brightly?  Do I really trust you for all I need?

Abide

The Lord is with you. He is more than enough. 

You are loved.

 

Day 5: Open

"Shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” - Jesus, Matthew 5:16(MSG)

Breathe

As you find stillness in your body:
Breathe in, saying "Here I am, Lord"
Breathe out,  saying "Open my heart."

Pray

Jesus, show me how to slow my pace. I want to keep in step with you this season.  

Talk with me about the places in my life I keep closed: closed to you,  closed to others,  closed.  Spirit, open all the closed places and fill them with your light and love.

Abide

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He is the opener of all doors. 

You are loved.