Advent is a season to intentionally slow our pace, contemplating and celebrating the first coming of Christ while also anticipating His promised return. Take time today to pause from the busyness of the season to catch up on your reading, make space for prayer, and rest in the presence of the Lord.
Revisit “Advent Rhythms” on pages 18–19 to help reorient your rhythms of rest and celebration.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
—John 1:14
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Lord we thank you for you are good!
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Praying for ur family.
Sorry, don’t know how I did all of the posts.
@MelWisely. I don’t know if it’s online, but in the workbook it is an exercise where you write how you will slow down your “rhythm” and think about Christs coming. The examples or starting point used are to slowly read scripture & meditate on it;
pray daily and reflect. You your own “rhythms” you wish to practice. Hope this helps.
Hi Mel! If you have the SRT Advent study book, “Advent Rhythms” section can be found on pp. 18-19. If you don’t have the book, no worries! It’s basically just the things you want to do to intentionally celebrate the birth of Jesus and draw closer to Him. You’re doing one right now-reading the daily devotional! Baking cookies for neighbors, if you enjoy doing that, is an example of another. For me, reaching out with Christmas cards is an Advent Rhythm. Merry Christmas!✝️❤️
I don’t know if it’s online, but in the workbook it is an exercise where you write how you will slow down your “rhythm” and think about Christs coming. The examples or starting point they use are to slowly read scripture & meditate on it,pray daily and reflect.
I don’t know if it’s online, but in the workbook it is a short exercise you
What is Advent rhythms? Everytime they reference that I have no idea where to find it.
LINDA GARVER: So excited for you and your daughter! I look forward with hope for the day when my husband does the same <3
MARI V: Congratulations!!
VICTORIA E: Amazing news – we believe in you and God has a wonderful plan for you and your family. Will continue to pray.
Ladies, such exciting news! Praying for the requests here also.
Seasonal Sickness going through the house. Really hoping to be able to celebrate Christmas with family. Prayers appreciated
Sage, Our loving Father will supply all you need. He is the source of your peace and will guide your steps. Whatever it is that is troubling you, He has the answer. He is the answer. Praying for you.
VICTORIA E this is exciting news. Praise God for his blessing.
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And pray for all those around me.
@Rhonda J. I agree there is something very comforting being able to ask for prayers. When I started my first study a year ago with She Reads Truth during advent season I would never guessed the prayers I would be asking for. As I’ve said several times this season of life is hard for me and honestly might be one of the hardest I’ve endured. But clearly God knew what he was doing a year ago when I signed up for this study. It truly has changed my life as silly as it sounds but I am so grateful to be able to come on here and listen
Only one week until Christmas now. I can’t believe how fast the time has flown. I am enjoying this study so much. This is the time of the month (this week specifically) where I really have to be intentional in slowing my pace and pausing to contemplate and celebrate Advent. Otherwise, I get to lost in the busyness and commotion. I hope you all have a nice weekend ♥️
Requesting prayers for a beloved daughter that is struggling with alcohol, depression and PTSD from military duty. Hanging in to this verse in Psalms “ the LORD preserves my children from all evil, the LORD preserves their soul”
Victoria congratulations! What a wonderful surprise! I can understand your concern about dividing your attention between two kids. I have a three year old and a three month old. It definitely is challenging at times, but not as hard as I thought. There really are just hard moments, that usually pass quickly. I would suggest that you get some help, if you can. I have been able to rely on my parents and mother in law. Th extra support has really helped. ❤️
I love this verse. This is basically the Christmas story! ❤️Let this truth be what my heart meditates on during this season.
Sisters thank you for your outpouring of love and prayers. First appointment is January 11. I am so humbled to have you all praying for me.
@Karrie! Hey, good to hear from you, and I will definitely be praying for you! I too find it comforting just writing and asking for prayers here in our SHE community!
I have been in lots of small groups over the years and love them, but THIS group is the only one I have been with daily, non-stop for many, many years!! It is such a unique and amazing group of ladies! It is something so special! Each one of you, commenting or not, is truly a blessing to all of us!
@Victoria E- Love that we have been with you through so much! Like CHURCHMOUSE, God knows what He is doing and knows that you got this!
Hope all of you have a blessed Sunday and coming week preparing for your celebrations! I am with @ Dorthy, I feel like all of our old Christmas family gatherings have dwindled away. It’s kinda sad. ( BUT, it was my choice to move to SW Florida…and I do love it here). I did get to go to GA last week to spend 5 days with my sister, the nieces, and nephews, 2 new great-nieces, and my son!! That was fun, yet different.
@Mercy0 where have you been? Hope all is good.
One week left before Christmas Eve ladies, and this year is so different than all my others.
My son, Andrew, and d-i-l, Dani, no longer celebrate with his father’s side of the family and Dani’s mother died this last year. My brothers no longer come into town, so neither do my nieces and nephews. What once was a 30 person gathering has now dwindled down to each family in their own home. We do still keep in touch via email, social media, and weddings but it’s not the same.
My brothers and I are going to do a zoom meeting on Christmas. Andrew and Dani have invited me to be with them one of the two days; depends on which day they do with Dani’s brother.
BUT GOD…
I look back at all the wonderful memories!!!
I look forward to next year with my grandson, Baby George!!!
BUT GOD…
He has blessed me with a loving, caring, family-oriented, family — my parents instilled in my siblings and I how much family matters.
Lord God, Creator of ALL THINGS, including and especially families reunite, reconnect, and rejoin those families who are torn apart, no matter the circumstances. Help them to put aside their differences and come together on this the celebration of Your Sons birth. Help us all to be kinder, gentler and more loving to one another. Remind us of the Christmas during World War I in 1916, when all troops stop their shooting and celebrated this special day in peace. Amen.
Be blessed and do something nice or special for a stranger today, you’ll be surprised how it will make you feel sisters.
Doing the happy dance here in western Pennsylvania! So excited you have done so well, Mari!! Finals are behind you! What a relief! Praying you take a deep breath and enjoy Christmas with a light and confident spirit. Praying for wisdom for your son as he searches for a safe and affordable car.
Victoria E., While you may be surprised over this coming addition to your family, God is not. He knows what He’s doing. He has chosen you to parent these children at this time. He will equip you and strengthen you and never ever leave you. Take every thought captive and surrender to His will. Rejoice! He has chosen you for such a time as this! You have many who will support you in prayer. There is a cloud of witnesses loudly cheering you on!
Pleas pray for me to find peace and direction today. Thank you
@Kelly (NEO). Thank you!! Thank you all so much!! I am overwhelmed with JOY of all the support here!!
I’m proud of myself, my kids are too and my professor has such kind words to say to me!!
Congratulations VictoriaE!! I remember praying for you and will do so again.
SEARCHING – Thank you!
KARRIE – Praying for your anxiety and that you will find a sense of calm.
May I be Grace and Truth to others!!
That is exciting and yet terrifying. I will be praying that God leads your son to the car that will be perfect for him
@Michelle Patire. Thank you!!
“We observed His glory, the glory as the one and only son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” JESUS was full of grace and truth. Verse 16 is one of my favourites, “Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from his fullness.” He gives to US grace—grace upon grace! So amazing. So thankful.
FULL of Grace and Truth. So thankful our Jesus came as a babe for YOU and Me. Happy Saturday sweet SRT sisters. Getting a late start as I was EXHAUSTED from the week of working and studying and taking a FINAL. But I’m here. Please pray as my son is car shopping today. He’s in much need of his own vehicle.
Anxiety is a strange beast. Sometimes it will just be on us for no good reason. You are not alone. God has given us all a community of believers to hold on to. I’m honored to pray for you sister.
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Good morning ladies, I haven’t commented on here for quite awhile but I follow among and read everyone’s comments every day. This morning I ask for your prayers as my anxiety has sky rocketed and to be honest what I’m stressing about is so minor compared to what real problems a lot of us have but it’s something I cannot control. I am a total control freak and I’m praying and talking to God to let this go but when things are beyond my control, my anxiety takes over. I lose sleep. And for some reason just writing this and knowing that u will all pray and help me thru this is comforting. I’m so thankful for the SRT advent study this year, I have been enjoying it so much as well as everyone’s comments. ❤️
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Congrats @Mari!!!! :) you did it!
@Victoria E- Prayer of faith to you. If God calls you to this, if He gives you a child, He will supply your strength and needs. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened or dismayed, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Praise our Lord!
CHURCHMOUSE drew our attention to the end of today’s verse, “full of grace and truth”. We share Christ with the world when we are like Him. Because He is full of grace and truth, so we are to be full of grace and truth when we relate to others. Holy Spirit, remind and enable me to live this way.
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Oh @Victoria E I remember praying with you for your son and will pray with you now for this child. What a blessing from God! May His peace fill you in this time!
LINDA GARVER – rejoicing with you! Praise the Lord!
What a beautiful verse – may we all be grace & truth to others, to the ones we love and those we are trying to love. Forgiveness is a powerful tool toward that goal.
TINA – yes, girl! BUT GOD has helped me put so many things into perspective over these past few years here ❤️
VICTORIA E – you said “may be expecting”, congrats. Scary no doubt but doable – not blessed with any of my own but have friends with close in age children and one with triplets. We will be praying for you and Praying those close to you will rally around.
MARI – congrats! We knew you could do it!
DOROTHY – you are never boring, sister! Will be praying for you as these logistics sort themselves out
Praying for
TRACI GENDRON – stepchildren
ALEXANDRA FUTZLER – health
CHARLENE WITHERINGTON – loss of loved one
SARAH D – traveling safety
Last night when the pastor asked for us to witness in front of others if we gave our life to Christ last night. My daughter stood up. Best day of my life!!!!
Beautiful Churchmouse.
Day 14 of 36 in Joy of Every Longing Heart (Advent 2022)
GRACE DAY
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 25:9
Yes, Lord. We have waited for You and Your salvation. We still wait and long for You and are ready to see the fullness of Your salvation. We rejoice and are glad in Your salvation. Come, Lord Jesus! Amen.
VICTORIA E!!!!!!!! – a shout of praise going up here in northeast Ohio. Don’t let that liar, the devil, still your joy of this great blessing. Lean in to the Lord’s daily dose of mercy. His grace is sufficient ❤❤
MARI – yea! Hope you celebrate well the payoff of your hard work. We are all proud of you!
THEBESTISYETTOCOME – praying for your heart and that the Lord will give you peace.
SEARCHING – any updates on Shannon’s mom?
@Victoria E That is amazing news and I second everything that @Tina wrote! Your sisters She’s will pray through this God given time in your life WITH you, just as we did with your first. Congratulations!
We are being guarded by God’s power through faith…1 Peter 1:5 This verse stood out to me. Thanks be to God!
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My God is full of grace and truth! Oh to live in a world where those virtues thrive. Every day I open my Bible, read of Immanuel and long for His return. He is with me. He gives me peace and hope. One day the eastern sky will split and He will return. Grace and Truth will reign forever. No darkness. No fear. No tears. No worries. No doubt. No confusion. No sickness. Only peace, heavenly peace on earth. Forever.
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Victoria E. My heart is absolutely singing right now, and as I write I smile.
GOD IS GOOD!
I have to say it, because if I don’t I may be reprimanded by the dear sisters here..
BUT GOD..
I’ll say it again..
BUT GOD..
CONGRATULATIONS dear sister.. God is truly with you..
Hugs wrapped in prayers and love for your frightened heart to know God has got this..
He will not give you what you cannot handle.. enjoy that great gift and news!
I have got dancing feet right now!!!!!!❤❤