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
Light the first two candle of the Advent season, representing Hope and Peace, and proclaim aloud:
Step One: Proclaim
Light the first two candle of the Advent season, representing Hope and Peace, and proclaim aloud:
The second candle of Advent represents God’s PEACE which is given to us through God’s saving grace, His Son, Jesus Christ. I declare God’s word in Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Praise God for the peace that has come into the world
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. 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.
In what areas of your life do you want to see the peace of God reign?
Step Three: Pray
Spend time together praying, thanking God for the peace 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. 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.
In what areas of your life do you want to see the peace of God reign?
Step Three: Pray
Spend time together praying, thanking God for the peace represented by the candles, and ask for His guidance as you continue through the Advent season.
Lord, thank you that you would send your only Son, Jesus, to earth to save us from sin. Help us to trust in Jesus fully, as you give us abundant peace, a peace that transcends all understanding. Keep us from overlooking your wonderful story of Christmas this Advent season. 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 peace this Advent season.
Week Two Carol: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” by George Whitefield (performed by The Spirituals Choir)
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 peace this Advent season.
Week Two Carol: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” by George Whitefield (performed by The Spirituals Choir)