We Are Loved and Worth Loving

Today’s Reflection

We are given the privilege of reminding one another over and over. . . . In as many ways as there are people, we need to say to one another from the heart, “Blessed are you. God comes into the world through you.”

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

Today’s Question

When have you reminded someone that they are important to you and to God? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?—Luke 1:41-43 (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.