SIA: Monday First Week of Advent

Today's Advent theme for the first Monday of Advent to ponder is:

For over all, his glory will be shelter and protection:

shade from the parching heat of day, 

refuge and cover from storm and rain.

So how might we create a Spirituality in Action (SIA) for today from this theme?

My suggestions are as follows:

• Pray for peace since the love of Jesus is desperately required all over the world.
• Examine my own heart and ask God to enter it throughout the day. A short prayer such as ''Come Lord Jesus' or 'shade me from the parching heat of this day/this moment at my office/home or give me refuge and cover me from the storm and rain of the busyness that surrounds me'.
• Pray that peace may enter all hearts and places where conflict lingers. (eg office/home/parish).
• Resolve that when you address your Christmas cards this year, that you will offer a brief prayer for each of them.
• Visit a church and light a candle for the needs of the world, the need for peace and the needs of those who are homeless.
• Reflect as a family this evening as the advent wreath is lit how God has given you shelter,protection, shade or refuge throughout this day. Offer a prayer of thanks and gratitude.

These are a few suggestions to encourage you to make this advent a time of spiritual growth. 

What will YOUR SIA be today?