Do BETTER This Holiday Season - Idea 4

Idea 4 may be the best way to Do BETTER this holiday season and may be the hardest. It’s really a culmination of the previous 3 ideas. 

Participate in Advent this year. What is Advent? Here is a great description from the Advent Conspiracy. 

It starts with Jesus. It ends with Jesus. This is the holistic approach God had in mind for Christmas. It’s a season where we are called to put down our burdens and lift a song up to our God. It’s a season where love wins, peace reigns, and a king is celebrated with each breath. It’s the party of the year. Entering the story of advent means entering this season with an overwhelming passion to worship Jesus to the fullest.

Here is Advent Conspiracy’s Video:

[AC] Promo 2011 from Advent Conspiracy on Vimeo.

More than just watching a video or thinking about Advent, you can actually participate with the entire Advent season. Here is an Advent Calendar for both adults and kids that Fellowship Missionary Church in Fort Wayne, IN has given each family this year to interact with. 

          

This series of posts hopefully gives you some new ideas to consider this year as you plan what you want this holiday season to be like. Don’t let the hype and the busyness of the season control you this year. Take time to reflect on what really matters and the things you’re grateful for.