Try out a new personal or family faith habit for the season of Advent, pausing for 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or more, each day to encounter God. Read the Bible verses below and take a few minutes to reflect on them (you can choose to read either the New Revised Standard Version- NRSV, or The Message - a contemporary paraphrase, or both!). If you are reading these verses with a few other people please consider using the Faith 5*.
Everyday Immanuel daily Bible reading with the Faith 5:
Week 1: HOPE
Dear Jesus, you are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to your voice, and focus on what’s really important. We place our hope in you as we prepare our hearts to celebrate your birth on Christmas. Amen.
Sunday, Nov. 27: John 1:1-5 NRSV | The Message
Monday, Nov. 28: Jeremiah 33:14-16 NRSV | The Message
Tuesday, Nov. 29: Luke 1:5-10 NRSV | The Message
Wednesday, Nov. 30: Luke 1:11-17 NRSV | The Message
Thursday, Dec. 1: Luke 1:18-25 NRSV | The Message
Friday, Dec. 2: Luke 1:26-38 NRSV | The Message
Saturday, Dec. 3: Matthew 1:18-21 NRSV | The Message
Week 2: PEACE
Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen.
Sunday, Dec. 4: Matthew 1:22-25 NRSV | The Message
Monday, Dec. 5: Isaiah 7:14 NRSV | The Message
Tuesday, Dec. 6: Luke 1:39-45 NRSV | The Message
Wednesday, Dec. 7: Luke 1:46-56 NRSV | The Message
Thursday, Dec. 8: Luke 1:68-79 NRSV | The Message
Friday, Dec. 9: Luke 2:1-5 NRSV | The Message
Saturday, Dec. 10: Luke 2:6-7 NRSV | The Message
Week 3: JOY
Dear Jesus, help us focus on you during this busy season. May we stay aware of the joy you bring into our lives. We want to find you in the everyday moments and come with hearts of gratitude to your manger on Christmas. Amen.
Sunday, Dec. 11: Luke 2:8-12 NRSV | The Message
Monday, Dec. 12: Luke 2:13-14 NRSV | The Message
Tuesday, Dec. 13: Luke 2:15-18 NRSV | The Message
Wednesday, Dec. 14: Luke 2:19-20 NRSV | The Message
Thursday, Dec. 15: Matthew 2:1-2 NRSV | The Message
Friday, Dec. 16: Matthew 2:3-6 NRSV | The Message
Saturday, Dec. 17: Matthew 2:7-8 NRSV | The Message
Week 4: LOVE
Dear Jesus, may the light of your love always shine in our hearts. As Christmas draws closer, we marvel at your great love for us. Let your love transform every aspect of our lives and touch everyone we encounter. Our hearts are open to you, Jesus. Amen.
Sunday, Dec. 18: Matthew 2:9-12 NRSV | The Message
Monday, Dec. 19: Isaiah 9:6-7 NRSV | The Message
Tuesday, Dec. 20: John 1:1-14 NRSV | The Message
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