Introduction

This Advent Devotional is much different than most devotionals. Usually, each day, there is a scripture, a story, and a prayer. I chose not to organize this devotional in that way. I chose to create a devotional guide that is open ended. Each day a story is told; there are no printed prayers or daily suggested scripture readings, however, some stories do contain a scripture passage. During Advent Isaiah chapters 52-53 can guide you in the right direction. After you read the story, sit in silence. Is it as hard for you as it is for me to be quiet before God? In the silence, perhaps, you will meet God. God could give you ideas of how to pray or for whom to pray. On some days God might give you a scripture to think about. On other days God may give you some sort of insight to ponder. Maybe you will sense God stirring you to action. In this on-line version I will post each days devotion the day before it is to be read and will leave it up the whole season of Advent. It could be helpful for you to write down some of the things God is revealing to you during your quiet time. By Christmas Eve you would have had twenty-four quiet moments with God and I believe you will find yourself a bit closer to God.

My God bless you during this Advent season

Jeff and Chris Newton

PS: Thank you to all who read, re-read and edited this writing. I will respect your wishes to remain unnamed, however, I do appreciate your hard work. Thank-you.

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