Wednesday, November 23, 2011

{WORSHIP FULLY}

It starts with Jesus.  It ends with Jesus.  This is the holistic approach God had in mind for Christmas.  It’s a season where we are called to put down our burdens and lift a song up to our God.  It’s a season where love wins, peace reigns, and a king is celebrated with each breath.  It’s the party of the year.  Entering the story of Advent means entering this season with an overwhelming passion to worship Jesus to the fullest.


The time of year when worshipping Jesus should be the easiest is often the hardest.  To join the Advent Conspiracy is a call to remain in the gospel of Jesus and worship him.  The transformation initiated by Jesus is no different today than it was the day he was born---the source of joy, peace, and hope hasn't changed.


Christmas changed the world the day Jesus was born in a dark, cold stable.
Mary responded as a humble servant and sang of God's redeeming love.
Joseph was willing to obey without regard to the cost.
The shepherds left their busyness to worship Christ.
The wisemen were willing to confront anything that stood in the way of worship, whether worldly empires or their own fears.


Are you willing to join the story in our own way this year?  We will celebrate, sing, pray, meditate, and love our own way into a story that is of great joy for all people.  Christmas can still change the world!


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