Preparing for Christmas

When I think of Advent I think of the word "prepare." We are preparing for the coming of Our Lord into our lives at Christmas. When I think of preparing I think of what a young person goes through as they prepare to join a team. There person has to prepare in three ways: physical, mental and spiritual.

Physical: they have to discipline their bodies with running and other exercises.

they have to discipline their bodies with running and other exercises.

Mental: they have to study plays.

they have to study plays.

Spiritual: they have to develop a bond with the other members of the team so that they will interact well. They have to be on fire to work together to win the games.

they have to develop a bond with the other members of the team so that they will interact well. They have to be on fire to work together to win the games.

Our preparation for advent involves a similar preparation. We must discipline our bodies with fasting and doing things we don't naturally do. Mentally we must study the Bible and read or listen to inspirational people. Finally we must develop the spiritual level by prayer and meditation.

Think of these practical preparations as you get ready for the coming of the Lord Jesus into your life. God will bless the work you do with a deepening of your relationship with him. Happy Advent!