Whether you’re with friends, family, or even enjoying some quiet time by yourself, take a moment to put this week’s focus into practice. Start by finding a visible spot in your home to set up your Advent candles. Here are a few simple steps to guide you.
Step One: Proclaim
Begin with the first candle of the Advent season, representing Hope, and proclaim aloud:
Step One: Proclaim
Begin with the first candle of the Advent season, representing Hope, and proclaim aloud:
The first candle of Advent represents God’s HOPE that was given to us through the birth of Jesus Christ and the promise of His return. I declare God’s word in Isaiah 9:2, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned.” Praise God that the light has come through His Son, Jesus.
Step Two: Share
Encourage everyone to take a moment to share or meditate on their own thoughts, feelings, or personal experiences related to the week’s theme as the candles are lit. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect together on what hope means to each of you. Whether it’s a story or simply a moment of silence, allow this time to deepen your understanding and connection to the significance of the season.
What are you hopeful about this Christmas season?
Step Three: Pray
Spend time together praying, thanking God for the hope represented by the candles and ask for His guidance as you continue through the Advent season:
Encourage everyone to take a moment to share or meditate on their own thoughts, feelings, or personal experiences related to the week’s theme as the candles are lit. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect together on what hope means to each of you. Whether it’s a story or simply a moment of silence, allow this time to deepen your understanding and connection to the significance of the season.
What are you hopeful about this Christmas season?
Step Three: Pray
Spend time together praying, thanking God for the hope represented by the candles and ask for His guidance as you continue through the Advent season:
Lord, as we look to the birth of Jesus and anticipate His return, grant to us the light of your love so we have hope this Christmas season. Turn our hearts towards Jesus to be more like him in thought and devotion. And prepare our hearts with joy and gladness for your presence. For our hope is in Jesus alone. Amen.
Step Four: Caroling and Community
Finish your time by singing a Christmas carol together or listening to a Christmas playlist as you continue with your day. Allow the candle to stay lit for the rest of the time you are together as a reminder of God’s hope this Advent season.
Week One Carol: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” by John Wesley (performed by LifePoint Church)
Finish your time by singing a Christmas carol together or listening to a Christmas playlist as you continue with your day. Allow the candle to stay lit for the rest of the time you are together as a reminder of God’s hope this Advent season.
Week One Carol: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” by John Wesley (performed by LifePoint Church)