“‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. This week, ask Jesus about this rest and what it could look like in your life. However, Jesus says to come to Him for rest. Would you say this season is more restful or restless? Often the things we think will bring us rest may only last temporarily. I remember when I surrendered my life to you and received Jesus as Lord and Savior.
I celebrate the abundant life and freedom you give me in Christ. Prayer: Father, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners” Isaiah 61:1 (NIV). “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. It’s through His sacrificial life, death, and resurrection that we get to be with God forever. This week, let’s celebrate salvation and the freedom we have in Christ because God sent His Son.
People heard long before Jesus’ birth about a Messiah who would come and set captives free. Let these four phrases from the hymn help prepare your heart with anticipation and celebration. How are you preparing for Christmas? At a time of year when it’s often difficult to slow down, use these Scriptures and prayers to create space each week-pause and remember the reasons we celebrate the birth of our Savior.Īs you journey through Advent (the four weeks leading up to Christmas, beginning each week on a Sunday), enjoy the Christmas hymn “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” by Charles Wesley.
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