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Day 24 – Love
Read: “Above all, clothe yourselves with love.” (Colossians 3:14)
Reflect: Love is the garment we wear as disciples of Christ. Advent love wraps us in compassion and calls us to wrap others in care.
Respond: Wrap someone in love today, with a hug, a call, or a kind word.
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Day 23 – Love
Read: “Love is patient, love is kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Reflect: Advent love is not sentimental, it is patient, kind, and enduring. Love is shown in the small, daily acts that reflect Christ’s heart.
Respond: Practice patience with one person today, it is an act of love.
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Day 22 – Love
Read: “We love because He first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
Reflect: Advent love begins with God’s love poured out for us. We are not asked to generate love on our own, it flows from God’s heart into ours.
Respond: Tell someone today that they are loved and cherished.
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Day 21 – Joy
Read: “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” (1 Peter 1:8)
Reflect: Advent joy is more than a feeling, it is the deep gladness that springs from faith. Even when we cannot see Christ with our eyes, we trust in His presence and promises. This joy is inexpressible because it is rooted in God’s love, overflowing beyond words and circumstances. It is a joy that sustains, strengthens, and shines as a witness to the world.
Respond: Share one moment of joy with your community today through encouragement, prayer, or celebration
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Day 20 – Joy
Read: “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.” (Matthew 2:10)
Reflect: Joy shines like a star, guiding us to Christ. The Magi’s joy was not in the journey itself but in the discovery of the One they sought. Advent joy reminds us that God’s presence is worth celebrating, even when the path is long.
Respond: Look for joy in unexpected places today, perhaps in a conversation, a song, or a moment of beauty.
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Day 19 – Joy
Read: “You will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy.” (John 16:20)
Reflect: Advent joy transforms sorrow into hope. Joy does not erase pain, but it redeems it with God’s presence.
Respond: Hold onto joy even in hard places.
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Day 18 – Joy
Read: “You have put more joy in my heart.” (Psalm 4:7)
Reflect: Joy is a gift God plants deep within us. Advent joy reminds us that gratitude opens the door to joy.
Respond: Write down three things you’re grateful for today.
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Day 17 – Joy
Read: “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace.” (Isaiah 55:12)
Reflect: Joy and peace walk hand in hand. Advent invites us to step into both, trusting that God’s creation itself rejoices with us.
Respond: Go for a walk and notice joy in creation around you.
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Day 16 – Joy
Read: “Rejoice in the Lord always.” (Philippians 4:4)
Reflect: Advent joy is a choice to rejoice, even in waiting. Joy is not dependent on circumstances, it flows from knowing Christ is near.
Respond: Sing a favourite carol out loud today and let joy rise in you.
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Day 15 – Joy
Read: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Reflect: Joy is not shallow happiness, it is strength rooted in God’s presence. Advent joy reminds us that even in weariness, God’s joy sustains us.
Respond: Notice one thing that brings you joy today and share it with someone.
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Day 14 – Peace
Read: “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.” (Colossians 3:15)
Reflect: Advent peace is not only personal, it is shared. Paul reminds us that Christ’s peace is meant to rule in our hearts and shape our life together. Peace is both gift and calling: we receive it from Christ, and we extend it to one another as members of His body. When peace rules in us, it becomes visible in our relationships, our communities, and our witness to the world.
Respond: Seek one way to nurture peace in community today, through listening, encouragement, or shared prayer.
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Day 13 – Peace
Read: “The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
Reflect: God’s peace is not something we manufacture, it is a gift that guards our hearts. Advent peace is a shield against anxiety, a reminder that Christ holds us steady even when the world feels unsettled.
Respond: Pray for peace in one troubled place in the world today.
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Day 12 – Peace
Read: “He himself is our peace.” (Ephesians 2:14)
Reflect: Christ doesn’t just bring peace, He is our peace. Advent peace is found in His presence, not in circumstances.
Respond: Whisper “Christ is my peace” when you feel anxious today.
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Day 11 – Peace
Read: “The Lord bless you and keep you… and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24–26)
Reflect: God’s blessing is peace that holds us steady. Advent peace is a gift we can receive and share.
Respond: Speak a blessing over someone today.
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Day 10 – Peace
Read: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” (Matthew 5:9)
Reflect: Advent calls us to be peacemakers in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Peace is not passive; it is active, courageous, and healing.
Respond: Choose one way to bring peace into a conversation today.
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Day 9 – Peace
Read : “He will be called… Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)
Reflect: Jesus’ birth brings peace that surpasses understanding. His reign is marked not by power or force, but by reconciliation and gentleness.
Respond: Offer peace to someone today, through forgiveness, patience, or kindness.
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Day 8 – Peace
Read: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” (John 14:27)
Reflect: Christ’s peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of His calm. Advent peace whispers to our restless hearts that we are held, even in chaos.
Respond: Take five minutes of quiet today, no phone, no noise, just peace.
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Day 7 – Hope
Read: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)
Reflect: Advent hope is not meant to be contained, it overflows. Paul reminds us that hope is not only personal but communal, spreading joy and peace as we trust in God together. Hope is contagious; it multiplies when shared, becoming a light that reaches beyond us into the lives of others.
Respond: Share one sign of hope with someone today a word, a prayer, or a simple act of kindness and let God’s Spirit make it overflow.
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Day 6 – Hope
Read: “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” (Psalm 31:24)
Reflect: Hope strengthens us when we feel weak. Advent hope is not fragile; it is resilient, lifting us when we falter and reminding us that God’s promises endure. To hope in the Lord is to trust that His story is bigger than our struggles.
Respond: Encourage someone who needs hope today with a word or gesture of support.
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Day 5 – Hope
Read: “May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise.” (Psalm 119:76)
Reflect: Hope is rooted in God’s promises that never fail. Advent hope comforts us when life feels fragile.
Respond: Recall one promise of God that comforts you today.
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Day 4 – Hope
Read: “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31)
Reflect: Hope renews us when we feel weary. Advent hope lifts us up, giving us wings to rise above discouragement.
Respond: Rest today, renew your strength in hope.
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Day 3 – Hope
Read: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul.” (Hebrews 6:19)
Reflect: Hope is not fragile, it anchors us when storms come. Advent hope reminds us that God’s promises hold firm, even when everything else feels uncertain.
Respond: Pause and breathe deeply, let hope steady your heart today.
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Day 2 – Hope
Read: “For I know the plans I have for you…” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Reflect: God’s plans are rooted in hope, not harm. Advent invites us to trust that even when life feels uncertain, God is weaving a future filled with promise. Hope steadies us when we cannot see the whole picture.
Respond: Write down one hope you carry into this season and pray over it each day.
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Day 1 – Hope Read: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” (Isaiah 9:2) Reflect: Advent begins with hope that pierces the darkness. Isaiah’s words remind us that God’s light is not just a distant promise but a present reality, shining even when life feels shadowed. Hope is not wishful thinking it is confidence that God is at work. Respond: Look for one small light today, a smile, a kind word, a moment of beauty, and let it remind you of God’s presence. Photo by David Monje on Unsplash |
