Third Week of Advent Sunday, December 14 Being generous and joyful Romans 12:9–21 Romans 12 outlines what it means to have new life in Christ. It’s easier said than done! Advent and the Christmas season may be overhyped and commercialized to the nth degree, but this time of year also encourages us to give, be joyful, and reach out to family and friends as well as to those who are in need. Generosity and kindness abound. Advent encourages us to be hopeful, to look toward the future with anticipation instead of dread. As we continue to clear the clutter from our hearts and homes, focus this week on displaying these traits that mark those who believe Christ has come into the world and will come again one day. Holy infant, almighty God, fill my heart with the hope of Advent.
Posted on: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:20:01 +0000