Have you ever been around people who radiate joy?
The sense of delight permeates their being, their expressions, and even their words. Joy sparkles in their eyes. Joy saturates their voice. Glimpses of joy appear in their posture, the way they carry themselves. Joy is a hard emotion to hide. I can’t help but think God designed it this way.
The expressions of joy, rejoicing, merriment, and more are found more than 400 times throughout the Bible. As children of God, we’re called and created to be joyful.
Our God is a God of joy. God rejoices in creation. From the very beginning, God scanned what he had made and declared its goodness. The Psalms remind us that God’s creation enters into the joy of its Creator. The sunrise and the sunset shout for joy. Even the meadows and valleys join in the chorus. The trees of the forest sing for joy while the rivers clap their hands.
If creation celebrates in God’s joy, how much more should you and I?
We are meant to radiate joy everywhere we go. As God’s children, we have joy not in spite of our circumstances but because of them. We are drenched in the grace and mercies of God. Joy is a facet of the fruit of God’s Spirit meant to flourish within us.
Yet the weeks leading up to Christmas are often filled with lists and lines, to-dos and to-don’ts.
If we’re not careful, a season meant to bring the greatest joy, can steal our joy. Yet Advent beckons us to slow down and prepare for the arrival of a tiny heartbeat.
Join me from December 1st to December 25th on an advent-ure as we spark joy in the midst of this holiday season.
Over the next four weeks, we’re going to slow to a stroll as we meander through Luke’s opening chapters that detail the birth of Christ.
Come along as we unwrap the wonder of Advent this December. Don’t worry—it won’t take too long. We’ll spend about 20 minutes each weekday as we explore the greatest gift of all: Christ.
So how can I get the free download if I already follow you?
The download arrived in your inbox this morning– along with this blog post, you should see a link to download the devotional in the sidebar. If not, email jessica@margaretfeinberg.com and she can send it to you!
I can’t seem to get the download. Please advise
Lauren,
Go to https://margaretfeinberg.com/free-gifts/ and scroll down to the ‘Advent Devotional.’ Enter your email and the download will be sent to your inbox!
I would love to receive this but it won’t let me because I already follow you it says? 🙁
The download arrived in your inbox this morning– along with this blog post, you should see a link to download the devotional in the sidebar. If not, email jessica@margaretfeinberg.com and she can send it to you!
I, too, would love to download the Advent devotional guide, but I am not able to because I already follow you. I am going in circles trying to work around the site…
Email jessica@margaretfeinberg.com— she’ll help you out!
I tried to download your free Advent devotional but was unable to do so.
Please email me the link.
Thank you!
Emailed you the link! 🙂
Hello Margaret,
oh JOY!!! Your Advent Bible Study arrived EXACTLY at the perfect time. I not only am going to take your study, my coffee group from church is taking it and several of my friends who I have let know. Funny thing – I always give a “prize” or gift at my coffee and today’s just happened to be one of your books!
I don’t get to connect with you often, but know you have made a HUGE impact on my life and I appreciate you!
Blessings,
Barbara
Huge hug, Barbara. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
My old email
Can you email us at jessica@margaretfeinberg.com with your new one? Would love for you to join us this Advent season!
Thank you so much for offering this study.
I’m trying to reconnect with God after years of abandonment on my part. I felt an emptiness and longed for a way to renew.
I couldn’t download the calendar but will ask my computer savvy husband to assist
So grateful to have you join us! If you still have trouble, please email jessica@margaretfeinberg.com for assistance. Hugs!
Can our church print and copy this download? I want to use it for a Women’s Bible Study, and it would be helpful for those that don’t have computers or prefer an actual book or paper in hand.
Hi, this is Carrie, team lead, and unfortunately, printing is not permitted.
Than you for the study guide
I’m really looking forward to this study! I subscribed last night to receive it, but I still haven’t seen the email come through.
I’m really looking forward to this study! I subscribed last night to receive it, but I still haven’t seen the email come through.
Sent it to you! 🙂