As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, we’re reminded that life hands us difficult experiences that weigh us down. In the midst of all this, God hands out precious gifts that give life where the world seeks to take it away. God gives hope, peace, joy, love, and light where the world gives despair, anxiety, sorrow, fear, and darkness. This Advent, as we prepare for gift exchanges with friends and family, let’s reflect on the gifts given to us by the greatest giver of all and how we can receive and embrace these gifts, even in the most difficult times.

December 1: Despair for Hope
December 8: Anxiety for Peace
December 15: Sorrow for Joy
December 22: Fear for Love
Christmas Eve: Darkness for Light