Positive Daily Inspiration – December 1, 2023 – Spiritual Journey Toward Christmas

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“And every work that he undertook in the service of the house of God … he did with all his heart; and he prospered.”
2 Chronicles 31:21

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Our Invitation to You:

We at Positive Christianity would like to invite you on a Spiritual Journey Toward Christmas this December. Our team has put together a Christmas program that embodies the holiday spirit, and we hope you will join us during this special time of year. Every day we will consider special topics that are dedicated to your deeper spiritual experience.

When:

Advent Sundays:

December 3: Hope/Faith [purple]
December 10: Peace [purple]
December 17: Joy [pink/rose]
December 24: Love [purple}

December 7: Positive Daily Inspiration’s 25th Birthday Celebration

December 9: Dealing with Grief During The Holidays

December 18: Christmas Home Blessing

December 19: Special Christmas Prayer and Meditation

December 25: Merry Christmas

QUESTION: What is Advent?

The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” Traditionally, it is a four-week period of reflection in preparation for Christmas. The tradition of Advent wreaths evolved out of a much older one celebrated by people whose lives were ordered by the seasons. In winter, wagon wheels were brought into the houses as the days grew shorter and colder. They were adorned with evergreen branches and candles as a reminder that the cycle of life continued, and that light would return with the spring.

This year, Advent begins on Sunday, December 3rd. Each week, we invite you and your family to join us at home as we will light a candle each week that represents one of four important themes: Hope/Faith, Peace, Love, and Joy. We will light each of the four candles from the Christ candle, which represents Jesus’ divine nature (and ours, too).

Instructions:

If you want to join us, gather 5 candles – one for each of the four Advent Sundays, and one to represent the Christ. Traditionally, you would use 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle, and 1 white candle; however, the candle colors don’t matter. Use what you have on hand. Additionally, use battery operated candles if you are concerned about safety.

Having a Advent Wreath is optional. If you choose to have a wreath, you can make a wreath out of evergreen branches or with Christmas garland. Be creative! The possibilities are many and we hope this is a fun activity for your family. While we hope you will light your candles along with us each Sunday during Advent, you might prefer to light them as a family at another time.

On Christmas Eve, all the candles are lit.

Please note: The white candle is the Christ candle. (This candle will be lit each week and used to light the other candles each week.} The pink/rose candle is called the “Gaudete.” This is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” It is the first word of an ancient hymn based on Philippians 4: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.”

December 3: Hope/Faith [purple]
December 10: Peace [purple]
December 17: Joy [pink/rose]
December 24: Love [purple]

Christ Candle [white}

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POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER:

Dear God, I consent and ask for Your help in developing my soul this holiday season.
I am ready for soul growth.
I am ready to see the larger picture in my life focusing on my journey toward Christmas.
I realize not all earthly victories were soul victories, and not all earthly defeats were soul defeats.
The greatest victories come from soul lessons, mastered, and learned.
I am more than my body, more than my mind – I ask to come to the full realization of my eternal soul.

In Jesus Christ’s name … Amen

POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION:

I dedicate myself to acting on the guidance of the Christ Spirit.

POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE:

“A candle loses nothing by lighting another.”
-James Keller

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