How far that little candle throws its beams!
So shines a good deed...
~ Shakespeare
It's time to pull out the advent and start the countdown.
As I was pondering how to pull it off this year, I was inspired by Rachel's idea of a service advent.
She put much thought into her countdown using Christ's words from the New Testament.
So I'm taking her inspiration and tweaking it here and there for my family.
Instead of pockets being filled with treats, cash or instant gratification, the pockets will be filled with opportunities for our family to look outward and let our little candles throw their beams.
Oh, I haven't let the other things go completely. For instance, on one day when we read Luke 6:31-46, it teaches us "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."
So along with this invitation (and we have to report at dinner time) I have included some Christmas Tic Tacs that say "here's a little something to keep your smile and words of love to others minty fresh!"
So along with this invitation (and we have to report at dinner time) I have included some Christmas Tic Tacs that say "here's a little something to keep your smile and words of love to others minty fresh!"
And so it will go throughout the season...
I'm hoping it will be a memorable advent this year.
3 comments:
love the tweak. you better tell me any other tweaks in case I want to steal. I am love love loving this.
I love this idea. I won't be able to get it together this year, but I will next year. Thanks for passing it on, Andrea!
I am glad you are finding so much joy in that labor of love that took 2 years.
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