God,
Advent is twenty-seven days away, and I already feel behind. Before the lights go up and the lists get long, quiet my heart. I don't have to be ready for Christmas to be ready for You. Teach me to wait for You this year, slowly and on purpose.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
GRACE & TRUTH
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