12/6 Advent daybook, 8: Prepare the way of the Lord

My Advent daybook for these 24 days of waiting. Join me, won't you? (see previous Advent daybook 2015 posts here)

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look

John the Baptist in the Wilderness Geertgen, 1460-1495 source

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read

Luke 3:1-6: "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.' "

all readings for the day: Malachi 3:1-4 • Luke 1:68-79 • Philippians 1:3-11 • Luke 3:1-6

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pray

God of hope, you raised up John the baptizer as a herald who calls us to repentance. As we joyfully await the glorious coming of Christ, we pray to you for the needs of the church, the world, our neighbors and our families: 

Spend a few moments praying for those you know who are waiting and finding it hard, concluding with: 

Hear our humble prayer that we may serve you in holiness and faith and give voice to your presence among us until the day of the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen. (source)

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listen

Every Valley (It's Hard to Wait)

Rain for Roots

(Also, feel free to listen with me to my ever-evolving Advent playlist on Spotify.)

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do

Celebrate the very real and very good man named Saint Nicholas today. 

Two links (from two great mamas!) for a good introduction:

•  Celebrating Saint Nicholas, the real Santa Claus @ Art of Simple
• Beautiful Christmas, Beautiful Traditions @ Cha-Ching on a Shoestring

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Advent calendar in photos via Ambrosium

(see all Advent daybook posts from 2014 here)