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 2022 Advent begins on November 27, 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 27) – The Prophecy Candle
- Monday (Nov 28) – God Will Invade
- Tuesday (Nov 29) – In the Beginning
- Wednesday (Nov 30) – A Broken World
- Thursday (Dec 1) – The First Prophecy
- Friday (Dec 2) – A Subtle Invasion
- Saturday (Dec 3) – A Costly Invasion
The Second Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 4) – The Bethlehem Candle
- Monday (Dec 5) – God Will Comfort
- Tuesday (Dec 6) – Mary’s Faith
- Wednesday (Dec 7) – Best Supporting Actor
- Thursday (Dec 8) – Simeon’s Patience
- Friday (Dec 9) – Anna’s Focus
- Saturday (Dec 10) – Preparations
The Third Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 11) – The Shepherds Candle
- Monday (Dec 12) – God Will Give Joy
- Tuesday (Dec 13) – Sharing the Joy
- Wednesday (Dec 14) – The Focus of Our Joy
- Thursday (Dec 15) – God’s Joy
- Friday (Dec 16) – The Joy of Forgiveness
- Saturday (Dec 17) – The Miracles of Christmas
The Fourth Week of Advent
- Sunday (Dec 18) – The Angels Candle
- Monday (Dec 19) – A Restored Relationship
- Tuesday (Dec 20) – Responding to the King
- Wednesday (Dec 21) – A Creative Savior
- Thursday (Dec 22) – The Big Picture
- Friday (Dec 23) – Another Advent
- Christmas Eve (Dec 24) – God with Us