How are you preparing your heart for Christmas? Celebrating Advent helps us focus on the spiritual aspects of Christmas in the midst of all the busyness of the holiday season. In 2020 Advent begins on November 29, and it continues through Christmas Eve. The Advent readings below are designed to help you prepare your heart for Christmas. Use them for personal reflection or make them part of a family tradition!
The First Week of Advent
- Sunday (Nov 29) – The Prophecy Candle
- Monday (Nov 30) – God Will Invade
- Tuesday (Dec 1) – In the Beginning
- Wednesday (Dec 2) – A Broken World
- Thursday (Dec 3) – The First Prophecy
- Friday (Dec 4) – A Subtle Invasion
- Saturday (Dec 5) – A Costly Invasion
The Second Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 6) – The Bethlehem Candle
- Monday (Dec 7) – God Will Comfort
- Tuesday (Dec 8) – Mary’s Faith
- Wednesday (Dec 9) – Best Supporting Actor
- Thursday (Dec 10) – Simeon’s Patience
- Friday (Dec 11) – Anna’s Focus
- Saturday (Dec 12) – Preparations
The Third Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 13) – The Shepherds Candle
- Monday (Dec 14) – God Will Give Joy
- Tuesday (Dec 15) – Sharing the Joy
- Wednesday (Dec 16) – The Focus of Our Joy
- Thursday (Dec 17) – God’s Joy
- Friday (Dec 18) – The Joy of Forgiveness
- Saturday (Dec 19) – The Miracles of Christmas
The Fourth Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 20) – The Angels Candle
- Monday (Dec 21) – A Restored Relationship
- Tuesday (Dec 22) – Responding to the King
- Wednesday (Dec 23) – A Creative Savior
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24) – God with Us