Advent 2023 By Vicky Daub
A new heart I will give you.
In this vision of renewal, God will gather the people who have been scattered to the nations and give the people a fresh start with a new heart.
Advent is a season of waiting. When I was a child, I used an Advent calendar to count down the days until I could open my Christmas presents. I do have many fond memories of worship on Christmas Eve, but the season was really about the presents for me. As an adult, I started collecting Advent calendars. I have many of these calendars-just ask my husband Larry. I love them! Besides these calendars, I also collect Advent devotionals. I spend time each morning reflecting on these devotions. What does “A new heart I will give you” from today’s reading mean in 2023? To me, it means that I am “starting new” each day, from the inside out.
How can I reach out to one person today who might need my help finding a “new heart”?
Dear God, open my heart to the wonder of Advent. With your grace and guidance, help me to share the joy of this message with my neighbor. Prepare my heart for all Christmas has to offer. Amen.
Written By: Vicky Daub
December 11, 2023