What does the birth of the Christ child mean for us today?
Experience the message of Advent as never before with the fourth edition in the ‘Guide to Prayer’ series. The selections in this digital sampler (chapters 1–4) from A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God give you a simple pattern for daily prayer throughout Advent.
Each day incorporates
an affirmation
daily scripture readings
excerpts from classical and contemporary spiritual writings
time to pray for the world, others, and yourself
a closing blessing
The weekly themes are
Active Waiting
Hope in God
Prepare the Way of the Lord
Welcome the Stranger
Writers include Rueben Job, Pamela Hawkins, Martin Luther, Deborah Smith Douglas, Bernard of Clairvaux, and others.
Spend time with the prayers and readings in this sampler, and allow your heart, mind, and spirit to be prepared for the coming of the Christ child.
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Norman Shawchuck (1935”2012) was a United Methodist pastor who received a special appointment that allowed him to teach, write, and consult. He was adjunct professor at numerous universiies and seminiaries, including Mc Cormick Theological Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinitiy School. He also served as full-time professor at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California. The author of numerous books, Dr. Shawchuck coauthored with Rueben Job A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants and other books in the ‘Guide to Prayer’ series.