I've shared this post before, but I'm feeling led to post it again this year and maybe make it an annual tradition. I'd like to encourage my readers to do an Advent Bible study or participate in an Advent or Christmas themed Scripture writing plan. It has never been more important for believers to become thoroughly grounded in God's Word. You may have plans to get more serious about Bible study in the new year, but why not start now?
One of the easiest ways to do this is to participate in Abby's 25 Days of God-Given Gifts at Little Birdie Blessings.
Abby has beautiful free graphics -- like the one above -- for each day, as well as verses and
illustrations for each God-given gift. These readings are not lengthy
but they are most meaningful, so you might wish to go over and look at this
series each day, maybe writing out the verses and even journaling them using the SOAP method of meditating on Scripture. I have done this in the past. Abby also provides links to follow the series on
Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram.
Another relatively easy way to do an Advent study is by doing a
Scripture writing challenge. You can find a number of Scripture
writing and journaling plans at Rachel Wojo, among other places.
The one shown below, the Birth of Christ Scripture writing plan, is from Shannon at Sweet Blessings.
One plan I have done in the past is The Light, from Rachel Wojo. It was such a blessing!
The Road to Christmas, from Love God Greatly is an Advent study I've done in the past and highly recommend. God With Us
is another Advent study I've done from Love God Greatly. It seems as if the journal and reading plan
may be downloaded for free on their site, but if you want to purchase
the book it may be found on Amazon.
Another Advent study I have done which I greatly enjoyed in the past was this free download from Good Morning Girls: Keeping Our Hearts Focused on Jesus.
In 2020, I used Peace, Be Still: A 31-Day Christmas prayer journal, from Women Living Well. I'm thinking that I may use some of my thoughts from this study as Sunday Scripture posts during December, but we will see!
I definitely suggest starting an Advent study or Scripture writing plan if you can make the time.
You will gain so much. It is never too late to begin a good Bible study
that may impact your life for eternity!
For one final bit of inspiration, you might visit my Christmas devotionals
Pinterest board. Lots of good reads there, and also a Christmas-themed
Scripture writing plan that, again, it wouldn't be too late to start.
I hope you will seriously consider an Advent study or a Scripture writing plan for December. You will find it such a blessing!
Wonderful suggestions! Another great option are the Advent Plans on YouVersion. This year a group of us are using a plan titled Advent, which goes through the traditions of Christmas and how they all point to Jesus. Thankful for so many wonderful resources to keep our focus on Jesus!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding us that Advent begins tomorrow! My mind hasn't quite gotten that far yet, and I needed this reminder! I love these different ideas and may incorporate something similar as I get a little more organized in my thinking about Advent. God bless you and yours in this beginning of a new season of rejoicing in the birth of our Savior!!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thanks, I will be doing one of these.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder. ☺️ I have always loved Abby's graphics.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have done an Advent devotional every evening for 16 years. It adds so much to this season if you focus on why we celebrate.
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