Category: Preparing Room 2023

COMFORT OUR HEARTS WITH PEACE: DECLUTTER

SUNDAY, WEEK TWO: PEACE As we prepare our rooms to foster more Peace this week, let’s begin by removing the clutter that detracts from it. The Peace of Christ comes to give us freedom from disturbance–freedom from worry, fear, doubt, weariness, demands, interruptions, and… Continue Reading “COMFORT OUR HEARTS WITH PEACE: DECLUTTER”

BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REST AND REFRESH

FRIDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE As we close out our week of Advent Hope, let’s rest and refresh our spirits by revisiting young Mary’s song of hope, sung early in her pregnancy: And Mary said,My soul magnifies the Lord,    and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REST AND REFRESH”

BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: FURNISH

WEDNESDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE This step is a fun and creative task for me–adding the finishing touches to a room. As you envision your heart-room filled with the Hope of Christ, what would you add or include? Do you think of a sprouting tulip… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: FURNISH”

BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REARRANGE

MONDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE Today’s task is to brighten our room by letting in more light. In what ways might you bring more light of Hope into your heart-room? Would you set a reading lamp near a comfy chair with a good book nearby?… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: REARRANGE”

BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: DECLUTTER

SUNDAY, WEEK ONE: HOPE God’s love revealed through Jesus remains with us on this earthly journey, giving us hope amid all of life’s joys and trials. Hope is the faith that we are beloved by God, who can lighten our days, illuminate our paths,… Continue Reading “BRIGHTEN OUR HEARTS WITH HOPE: DECLUTTER”