Peace: Make Room for Justice
Once again, we are sharing some Advent resources that you may find helpful throughout this season. Below you will find a breath prayer, a playlist of songs on the themes of peace and justice, some Advent guides you may download for free, a podcast recommendation, and a link to this week's Visio Divina practice from Bette Dickinson.
Whether you utilize some, all, or none of these resources, we pray that this week you may be filled with the peace that comes only through Jesus Christ, and that you may rest in the assurance that no matter what injustices exist in this world, in his kingdom justice will reign for all.
Breath Prayer:
A breath prayer is a form of prayer that involves speaking a word or short phrase while inhaling and exhaling, and is designed to help us focus our thoughts and hearts on the Lord while calming our body through regulating our breathing. This week's prayer helps us to recognize and celebrate our limits.
Inhale:Your kingdom come
Exhale:Your will be done
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Song Playlist:
These songs were curated with a focus on both peace and justice--two sides of the same coin. We hope they are a blessing to you this week!
Apple Playlist / Spotify Playlist:
1)I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by Casting Crowns
2)7 O'Clock News/Silent Nightby Simon & Garfunkel
3)Magnificat(feat. Flo Paris) by Rain for Roots
4)Make a Way by The Porter's Gate
5)Oh Righteous Branch(feat. Andrew Osenga) by Caroline Cobb
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Advent Guides:
If you find written guides a help as you make your way through the Advent season, these options might be of service to you. We have a link to four different options from Kate Bowler for people in various stages and seasons of life, as well as pdfs to download from Practicing the Way and Justin Whitmel Earley.
Kate Bowler Guides
Practicing the Way
Forever Embodied by Justin Whitmel Earley
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Podcasts:
This week, we are recommending a podcast focusing on the themes of lament, barrenness, waiting, dependence on God, community, friendship, and hope during the season of Advent.
Click here to access the the recommended episode from Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
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Visio Divina:
"Visio Divina" is Latin for "Divine Seeing," and is an invitation to encounter God through visual artwork. Another way of thinking about it is prayer through art.
The link below is a guide to experiencing the Advent artwork of Bette Dickinson as a form of prayer.
Visio Divina: The Magnificat