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But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:811
With the Christmas hustle and bustle of gift shopping, cookie making, and holiday decorating, youll need to remember to step away and reflect. This book provides an oasis of piety and consideration.
From Advent to the Epiphany, this moving new collection features six weekly introductions, thirty-seven daily devotionals, and thirty-seven stories that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. And with real-life accounts of Christmas miracles following each biblical passage, this book is sure to provide holiday warmth for Christians everywhere.
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A CUP OF
COMFORT
Book of
Christmas
Prayer
Prayers AND Stories THAT BRING YOU
CLOSER TO God DURING THE Holiday
EDITED BY SUSAN B. TOWNSEND
Copyright 2009 by F+W Media, Inc.
All rights reserved. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced
in any form without permission from the publisher; exceptions are made
for brief excerpts used in published reviews.
A Cup of Comfort is a registered trademark of F+W Media, Inc.
Published by
Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc.
57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322 U.S.A.
www.adamsmedia.com and www.cupofcomfort.com
ISBN 13: 978-1-4405-0051-0 (paperback)
ISBN 13: 978-1-44050-440-2 (EPUB)
ISBN 10: 1-4405-0051-7
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Dedicated to the memory of my father,
Robert David Armstrong
(19232008).
My deepest gratitude goes to Paula Munier, the Director of Acquisitions and Innovation at Adams Media. Her talent, wisdom, and support as my editor made this book possible. I'd also like to thank Matthew Glazer, Brendan O'Neill, and the other terrific people at Adams for their skill, hard work, and endless patience.
If my hands are fully occupied in holding on to something, I can neither give nor receive.
Dorothee Slle
Unless you live in a cave on a deserted island, no one needs to tell you Christmas is coming. Mail-order catalogs arrive in late September, and within days after Thanksgiving, the store shelves are stocked with every imaginable Christmas item.
Your calendar begins to fill up with astonishing and often terrifying speed as parties, pageants, and shopping expeditions are penciled in. Your list of things to do turns into a novel, and you find yourself longing for January. Even the simple act of attending church is transformed into a production as the most well-intentioned believers get caught up in the worldly obligations of the season.
Most people would agree it's a far cry from the night a baby was born under a star in a stable in Bethlehem. This was no ordinary infant, but God Incarnate, and the only people in attendance were his parents and a few shepherds. There was no media circus or magazines bidding millions of dollars for first photos of the child. Few people were aware that the newborn cries heard that miraculous night came from the Messiah promised by God for thousands of years.
As you make your way through this holiday season, allow the stories, devotionals, prayers, and scripture in this book to help you escape some of the commercialism and create a more Christ-centered Christmas. It is our hope that you will be inspired and encouraged to view Christmas as more than just one day when we open gifts, eat a sumptuous feast, and worship the Lord.
Generous and gifted contributors will introduce you to Advent the weeks leading up to Christmas; The Twelve Days of Christmas following the celebration on December 25; and finally, Epiphany, the day that commemorates the Magi's visit to the Christ child. Their experiences will reassure you that you're not alone in your struggle to glorify God and focus on the true purpose of the season. Their words will make you smile, reminisce, and perhaps even cry, but most importantly, they will remind you of the most awesome gift in the history of the world.
Counting down the days for something special can be difficult, but most of us would agree there are things well worth waiting for. In some respects, the waiting often prepares us for the event to come. Whether it's the birth of a child or a move to a new city, the days and weeks beforehand allow us to absorb the reality of a significant change in our lives. Our days are often occupied with joyful anticipation, and even when we're not physically involved in preparing for the big day, our minds and hearts are filled with eager anticipation.
In the same way, we should rejoice at the prospect of welcoming our Lord on Christmas Day, and the days leading up to his birth should be filled with ardent and enthusiastic expectation. Many believers celebrate the coming of their Messiah during a period known as Advent, which traditionally consists of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day.
During this period, believers prepare for Christ's coming in a variety of ways. Worship and scripture readings during this time acknowledge both Christ's first coming as prophesied in the Old Testament and His eventual second coming as described in the New Testament. A popular tradition often incorporated into the Advent season is a circular wreath symbolizing God's eternal love and consisting of four candles with one candle in the center. The wreath's greenery stands for Christ's promise of everlasting life, and each candle represents an important aspect of His life. A candle is lit on each Sunday with the one in the center lit on Christmas Eve. The growing brightness is a reminder that the birth of our Savior the Light of the World is close at hand.
As with any long-anticipated event, Advent involves both physical and emotional preparation. Most of us are familiar with the endless to-do list involved with getting ready for Christmas, but without the time it takes to develop a true sense of spiritual readiness, the real message of the season may be lost.
So, slow down, take a deep breath, and enter the blessed weeks before Christmas with your heart and mind open to the miraculous day when God became man. Welcome the Lord into your home to help you prepare for a birthday party fit for a King.
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