All of Life can Teach Us about God's Love

Today’s Reflection

Even the worst experiences can teach us about eternal love and draw us toward God’s purposes. . . .God is at work preparing us and “preparing the way” before we even realize there’s a journey to be made.

—Mary Lou Redding, While We Wait: Living the Questions of Advent (Upper Room Books, 2002)

Today’s Question

What have some of your worst experiences taught you about God’s love? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.—Romans 8:28 (NIV)

Prayer for the Week

Holy God, help us to hear you calling us to come home during Advent. Guide us to set aside time for reflection on the questions we have about the wonder of your Son’s birth. Thank you for the wonderful gift of Jesus Christ. Help us to focus on him and reflect his compassion and love to others especially during this season. Amen.