Today marks the first day of December. On my girls trip awhile back I made an advent calendar that would take us through the month of December with activities leading up to Christmas. I have been thinking a lot about the details of it and how to make it just perfect. I was doing my devotion this morning and it came to me that I didn't even know what the word advent meant. Silly I know. I looked up the definition and found so much more than I had anticipated.
Advent: arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
WOW. I knew exactly what my advent should become. A time to seek Him. Here is an excerpt I found on another blog that pulled it all together for me.
"The advent season we are entering is a time of preparing for Christ to come. Figuratively, we are to see ourselves in the place of those who sought the newborn Savior: the shepherds, the wise men, Mary and Joseph, Simeon and Anna. This season becomes a time to turn our hearts towards the practice of seeking Him. And indeed, during this festive time on the calendar, many hearts are turned, and many intentions renewed. This is part of the excitement of Christmas!"
I pray that during this time of year, not only I but my family, will use these daily activities to shine light upon Him, draw us closer to Him and remind us of His amazing love.
What an awesome post, Sar! This is exactly what I want my advent to be like too. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: jen k | December 01, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Great posts Sara!! You should post more often! :) You always have such deep posts and I don't have time to respond the way I want to, but then I never do... just know that I have really enjoyed reading! :)
Posted by: sdeyette | December 01, 2008 at 02:37 PM
It seems like God is doing something big in you lately. Thank you so much for sharing what's on your heart and what you are learning. I don't know if you're doing it intentionally but it's an encouragement to me.
Posted by: Kelly | December 02, 2008 at 08:54 AM
That's great Sara. Thanks for sharing. I, too, am so excited for this month. Lots of memories are going to be created!
Posted by: Chrisanna | December 02, 2008 at 11:02 AM
this is awesome! i never really thought about the word "advent" before and it's meaning. very cool to learn what it meant. thakns for sharing!!
Posted by: andrea f. | December 02, 2008 at 01:15 PM
I love your insight Sara! And I agree...you should keep posting more often...:)
Posted by: HannahNoel | December 02, 2008 at 06:36 PM