Some have asked me to recommend daily readings for family devotions during Advent.
There are loads of resources available but I highly recommend Good News of Great Joy. I plan to read these daily devotionals to Matthew at our breakfast table.
Would you do the same? You can do it. Set your alarm clock 10 minutes earlier and spend that time preparing your heart to celebrate Christmas. If breakfast time will not work, then do it at the dinner table. The important thing is to lead your soul and lead your family in preparation. If you live on your own you will find great delight in this quiet time of prayerful reading and communion with your Lord.
You can do it.
Your soul will benefit.
Your family will benefit.
The discipline of preparing your soul for Christmas is the best safeguard against the trappings of Christmas consumerism.
Perhaps it is a discipline that will go one well past Advent.
