Take time to try this online advent devotional: www.followingthestar.org .
Spend time SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE during Advent. Get rid of what you don’t need. Pick one room or one area of your life and get started. Here are some online resources:
http://www.seattleu.edu/lemlib/web_archives/Poverty/simple_life.htm
http://zenhabits.net/2007/09/simple-living-manifesto-72-ideas-to-simplify-your-life/
http://zenhabits.net/2008/03/25-ways-to-simplify-your-life-with-kids/
http://jimmymccarty.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/simplicity-and-spirituality/
Pray one of these breath prayers during Advent:
A breath prayer is a prayer so brief that it can be prayed with each breath. The first half on inhale, and the second half of the prayer on exhale. This is a way to learn to “pray without ceasing”. Breath prayers also seem to stick in our minds and sink down into our souls and our subconscious minds. Pray a breath prayer for a specific number of times (100, etc.) or for a specific period (while you walk, drive, cook, wait in line, etc.)
Emmanuel, I believe you are with me.
Christ Child of the Manger, be born in my heart today.
Prince of Peace, may your peace fill my heart.
God of Hope, I am waiting for you to come to me.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner (traditional Jesus prayer)
Lord of Love, fill my life with your love.
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