The Garratt Publishing Annual Advent Calendar.

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tmas Around the World

How is hope visible in your life? Where has it faded?Sacred Space for Advent 2016-2017Athens - Greece

NOVEMBER 27

What is it about you that especially delights God? Wondrous Days of Comfort and JoyBelgrade - Serbia

NOVEMBER 28

Your love and your grace are wealth enough for us. Give us these, Lord Jesus, and we ask for nothing more. Amen.Walking in the LightBoston - USA

NOVEMBER 29

May I respond with loving compassion to all who come to me.Sacred Space for Advent 2016-2017Dresden - Germany

NOVEMBER 30

Lord, open my eyes, and my mouth will declare you praise.A Season of PraiseDublin - Ireland

DECEMBER 1

Praise God for whatever good you see in anybody.A Season of PraiseEdinburgh - Scotland

DECEMBER 2

Read a Christmas story to your kids by the light of your tree.Walking in the LightEdinburgh - Scotland

DECEMBER 3

Do I see the signs of God’s kingdom breaking through in the world around me?Sacred Space for Advent 2016-2017Galway - Ireland

DECEMBER 4

Cook a meal or do laundry for someone going thought a difficult time.Wondrous Days of Comfort and JoyHelsinki - Finland

DECEMBER 5

Keep greed far from our hearts, Lord.Waiting in Joyful HopeKrakow - Poland

DECEMBER 6

Take your time; there is no hurry. Notice what hope or desire moves you. Sacred Space for Advent 2016-2017Los Angeles - USA

DECEMBER 7

Praise God for what you see and you will see more. A Season of PraiseLondon - England

DECEMBER 8

Have there been any opportunities you’ve missed this year? Is God inviting you to learn something from them?Walking in the LightMadrid - Spain

DECEMBER 9

I can be encouraged that God puts trust in me by calling me to serve others.Sacred Space for Advent 2016-2017Mexico City - Mexico

DECEMBER 10

Reflect today on the burden of others.Wondrous Days of Comfort and JoyMonte Carlo - Monaco

DECEMBER 11

Help us to repent of deeds done and not done.Waiting in Joyful HopeMoscow - Russia

DECEMBER 12

Write the names of people who are travelling and place them in your prayer spot.Walking in the LightNew York - USA

DECEMBER 13

When your load is heavy, praise God for the part he is carrying.A Season of PraiseNice - France

DECEMBER 14

What family customs do you have that foster God’s grace of unity and peace?Waiting in Joyful HopeOahu - Hawaii

DECEMBER 15

Take a video of your family singing a Christmas carol by candlelight. Walking in the LightOslo - Norway

DECEMBER 16

Watch for Jesus in your life; watch for realities you don’t usually imagine. Wondrous Days of Comfort and JoyOslo - Norway

DECEMBER 17

How can you share the good news of the Gospel with your family, friends, and co-workers?Waiting in Joyful HopeReykjavik - Iceland

DECEMBER 18

What role does prayer play in your life?Waiting in Joyful HopeRome - Italy

DECEMBER 19

Holy Spirit, help me discern when what I am witnessing is a work of God. Sacred Space for Advent 2016-2017Stockholm - Sweden

DECEMBER 20

Call someone today.Wondrous Days of Comfort and JoyToronto - Canada

DECEMBER 21

Lord God, every good thing we have is from you. Open our eyes to your many gifts.Walking in the LightVatican City

DECEMBER 22

Keep connected. Talk to Jesus. Read his words. Respond with praise.A Season of PraiseVienna - Austria

DECEMBER 23

We praise Jesus for being both stability and change.A Season of PraiseVienna - Austria

DECEMBER 24

DECEMBER 25

Lord Jesus, son of God and son of Mary, deepen our faith to see your life-giving grace all over the place. May we have a sense of urgency that today, right now we are in the midst of your loving revelation. With heart, soul, and voice, may we rejoice.

Waiting in Joyful Hope

Melbourne - Australia