An Advent daybook for these 29 days of prayerful expectation. Join me, won't you?

Opening Prayer: O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man: Come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust.

Read: Jeremiah 10:6-7; Haggai 2:6-9; Isaiah 2:2-4; Ephesians 2:19-22

Pray: Read Malcolm Guite's sonnet and then sing the sixth verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as today's prayer.

Do: Nothing. Spend at least 15 minutes sitting in silence. Don’t try to make anything happen during that time. Just be.

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Opening Prayer: O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

READ: Hebrews 1:1-3; Malachi 4:1-3; Isaiah 58:8-10; Isaiah 60:1-3,19;Luke 1:78-79

Pray: Read Malcolm Guite's sonnet and then sing the fifth verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as today's prayer.

Do:  Make space for healing prayer. Turn off electric lights and technology for the evening.

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Opening Prayer: O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel, controlling at your will the gate of heaven: Come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your captive people into freedom.

READ: Isaiah 22:22-23; Numbers 24:17; Isaiah 9:2-7

Pray: Read Malcolm Guite's sonnet and then sing the fourth verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as today's prayer.

Do:  Make space for forgiveness, mercy, and justice. What door between you and another person or group of people seems locked shut with no key?

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Opening Prayer: O Root of Jesse, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid.

Read: Isaiah 10:33 -11 :2a,11:5 -10; Isaiah 52:13-15; Habakkuk 2:3

Pray: Read Malcolm Guite's sonnet and then sing the third verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as today's prayer.

Do:  Create more space for God throughout your day today (and maybe the remaining days of Advent!) by eliminating an unnecessary daily habit. 

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Opening Prayer: O Sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free.

Read: Isaiah 11: 4; Isaiah 33:21 -22; Exodus 19:9,16 -19, 20:1 - 6 ; Micah 5:2

Pray: Read Malcolm Guite's sonnet and then sing the second verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as today's prayer.

Do:  Read the commandments slowly. Then talk to a trusted friend about any way you’ve sinned against God and others. Receive the forgiveness of our Savior Jesus.

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OPENING PRAYER: O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care: Come and show your people the way to salvation.

Read: Isaiah 11: 2, Baruch 3: 9, 3:13 -15, 3:32 - 4: 4

Read: Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

Pray: Read Malcolm Guite's sonnet and then sing the first verse of O Come, O Come, Emmanuel as today's prayer.

Do: Today, spend 15-20 minutes in complete silence, listening to God.