Today's Advent theme for the Third Tuesday of Advent to ponder is:
The virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,
which means 'God is with us.'
So how might we create a Spirituality in Action (SIA) for today from this theme?
My suggestions are as follows:
- Pray for all those mothers who are pregnant- those in first trimester, second trimester and the final trimester that they will give birth to healthy babies who are loved from moment of conception.
- Pray for all pregnant parents that they will choose wisely the name for their baby
- Pray for those mothers who miscarry during their pregnancy, that the Lord will be with them in their grief and loss.
- Pray for all those mothers who suffer from postnatal depression that they will be healed and supported in their time of anxiety.
- Pray for those mothers who lose their baby to infant death syndrome that they will be comforted in their pain.
- Pray for those mothers who aborted their child through force or through choice that they may receive healing through organizations who can assist them in their pain (eg rachelsvineyard)
- Spend some time reflecting on what it means to us 'God is with us''.
- Thank God for the parents He chose for you and for all their efforts.
- If there are any unresolved issues, ask God to help you to forgive your parents for any perceived shortcomings.
As we prepare for Christmas in the busyness of our lives today, let us take time to celebrate
God is with us.
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