Finding Peace: An Advent StudySample

COMING PEACE

The word Advent means “coming.” At Christmas, we remember and celebrate Jesus’ first coming, but we also look ahead with anticipation to the day when He will return at His second coming. This plan will help you focus on the PEACE that the story of Jesus brings to your life.

The prophet Isaiah spoke with hopeful anticipation of the coming of the “Prince of Peace.” We know that this prince is King Jesus. His coming has brought peace to any person who receives His salvation. It is peace in our relationship with God the Father.

One glance at the world reminds us that not everyone knows this peace. We who know the peace of God must be people of peace where we live, work, and play. So that the world will know that Jesus is better. He alone is the Way and the Truth and the Life that brings peace.

Pause to Pray: Use this simple tool for a moment of silence and solitude.

1- Take 10 deep breaths – with each inhale, pray silently “Jesus,” and on the exhale, pray, “Prince of Peace.”

2- Your mind might run wild, but spend the first few moments resting in God’s love.

3- Read Jeremiah 29:7 and John 14:6 multiple times. Read until certain words or phrases feel like they’re being ‘highlighted’ for you. Ask God what he might be saying to you.

4- Pray those impressions back to God. Pray out loud, write in a journal, or change your physical posture (kneel, open your hands, raise your head).