Thursday, December 8
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES:
Have one member of the family light the first purple candle. The candle of Hope!
Have one member of the family light the second purple candle. The candle of Peace!
READ:
Isaiah 7:14
REFLECTION TIME:
Talk about these questions with your family or group.
Kids:
- “Immanuel” means “God with us.” Instead of being far off and distant, this verse promised that one day a baby would be born who would be a God that stays close. Since he is close to us, what are some of God’s favorite things about you?
- What are some things He’s ready to help you change about yourself so that you speak, think, and act more like Jesus?
Teens & Adults:
- “Immanuel” means “God with us.” Instead of being far off and distant, this verse promised that one day a baby would be born who would be a God that stays close. Since he is close to us, what are some of God’s favorite things about you?
- What are some things He’s ready to help you change about yourself so that you speak, think, and act more like Jesus?
- What are the things you do to remind yourself that Jesus not only promised to be close to you but that he LOVES being close to you?
DAILY PRAYER:
- That we would feel God’s presence today
- That we would feel glad that Jesus knows everything about us and is still crazy about us