11th December: Expectation

Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth.

Luke 1.11-15

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What simple need could you address in your community?

9th December: Accepting

In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, ‘Greetings, you who are highly favoured! The Lord is with you.’

Luke 1.26-28

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Sometimes things don't work out, or only last for a short time. It's ok to try things – is there anything you've been not doing because it might not work?

8th December: Waiting

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’

Isaiah 52.7

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Get involved with what God is already doing and ask that he helps you see and hear what is happening, through him, in the lives of those you're serving.

7th December: God’s People

Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.

Isaiah 64.4

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Drawing out people's individual experiences and relating them to the gospel can be transformational. Who will you meet today? Ask them about their lives and experiences.