*Guide updated November 2024
It’s that time of year again!
The season of snow (for some parts of the world), lights, Christmas movies, cookies, gifts, and…stress.
As Christians, we are invited into a new way to experience the seasons of Advent and Christmas.
What if the weeks before Christmas were marked by rhythms of reflection, peace, and preparation? What if Christmas and the twelve days that followed were marked with unhurried celebration and fellowship?
We don’t want you to add more to your hectic schedule.
But, we do want to help you align all you do with the joy and hope of Christ. Use these devotionals and resources to get into God’s Word and remember what this season (and your life) is really about.
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Healthy Holidays for Your Whole Self: Heart, Soul, and Body
Here at Revelation Wellness, we are honored to come alongside you as you learn to live free in the good body that God gave you.
For many, the holidays are…complicated. They are filled with joy and celebration, as well as temptations, triggers, and touchy subjects.
These resources are curated to help you reflect, prepare, and pray your way through the Advent and Christmas season. We’re confident that with God’s help you can focus on what really matters this season and trust God with the rest.
Click on the images below to access the resources!
Advent
What do you do during Advent?
Here are some Advent traditions and practices (you’ll find more in the Advent Devotionals!):
– Lighting candles on an Advent Wreath each Sunday
– Reading the story of Scripture with the Jesse Tree
– Cleaning your home and heart
– Giving generously – Consider
– Rather than decorating your house all at once, decorate your house slowly throughout the month
Advent Devotionals
Prepare Him Room - Jesse Tree Devotional
Do you lose sight of Jesus during all your Christmas celebrations?
If you are longing for a simple and rich way to recenter the Christmas season on Jesus, the Prepare Him Room: An Advent Jesse Tree Devotional is for you!
Encounter Jesus from Genesis through the story of His birth through a daily Scripture reading and devotional. After each daily reading, you can hang an ornament featuring a symbol related to the passage.
Throughout Advent, your tree will fill up with symbols to help you recall the story of Scripture and rejoice at God’s faithfulness.
O' Come Emmanuel - Advent Devotional
O’Come Emmanuel is an interactive Rev-style Advent Devotional.
You’re invited to read Scripture aloud, reflect and journal on the selected passage, move your body in joy, and pray in common prayer.
Let God’s Word sink deep into your heart, body, and spirit as we anticipate the birth of our Jesus!
The Upside Down Kingdom - Advent Devotional
This Advent Devotional is designed for you to do in community! Grab your spouse, kids, friends, or neighbors and print a copy for each person to read.
You’ll read and reflect on Scripture and pray together! Each week, we’ll share a RevTip to help you observe Advent in your home.
Advent Resources
If you want to know more about observing Advent, check out these resources for more information and Advent traditions for the young and old!
– Advent Biblical Meditation with Michele Tupen – “Jesus is Joy”
– Advent Biblical Meditation – “Before the King”
– 3 Tips to a Simple Advent Blog Post
– Prepare Him Room- A Jesse Tree Advent Devotional
Christmas
What do you do during Christmas?
Here are some Christmas celebration ideas:
– Feast with friends, family, neighbors, or whoever crosses your path
-Finish decorating your house on Christmas Day (remember, Christmas Day is just the beginning of the Christmas season!)
– Plan a fun family activity
– Serve at church or in your community
– Give gifts to your loved ones
Christmas Devotionals
It’s finally Christmas! This is the celebration you’ve prepared for all Advent!
These Christmas devotionals are meant to inspire you to celebrate the birth of our Savior with your family and friends. Open your Bible, grab your hot cocoa, and rejoice in Jesus!
Christmas Resources
There is no shortage of Jesus-centered Christmas resources!
So, here are a few Revelation Wellness Christmas resources for you to use this year!
We would be honored to be part of your Christmas traditions.
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#530 Reving the Word: “A Great Light” (Isaiah 9:1-7) Intervals
#857 Reving the Word “A Christmas Episode: It’s All Grace” (Luke 2:8-20) Intervals
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BE STILL
Christmas Breath Prayer: Find Peace This Season
#754 Biblical Meditation: The Christmas Edition (Hebrews 5:7)
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Thank you for such a Smorgasburg of resources for Advent!
So glad you’re enjoying them!