The last few years have been very difficult. And many of us have found that our faith has come under pressure in ways we’ve never experienced before. We have learned that we need a stronger, more resilient, and more sustaining spiritual practice.

Advent and Christmas are wonderful opportunities to connect more deeply with the God who came in human flesh. They are designed to lead us into a deeper and richer experience of God’s abundant life—if we will just learn the lessons they offer. And if we enter into these seasons intentionally, we can set ourselves up for a richer and more vibrant life in the year ahead.

One of the most important things we can do to maximise the opportunity for growth and health that Advent and Christmas offer is to listen to our longings. When we listen to our hearts, we get in touch with what we really want in our lives. We connect with what would make us feel more fully alive and connected. We discover what really matters to us and what gives our lives a sense of meaning and purpose. And when we’ve taken note of what our longings tell us, we can then turn to the incarnate Christ to find out how to fulfil those longings!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

That’s why I’m so excited to share this new guide with you! What Are You Waiting For? is designed to lead you and your community on a community worship and personal spiritual practice journey through Advent and Christmas. Each week you will explore one of your primary longings and allow Christ to show the way to fulfilment and abundant life.

Based on the Lectionary readings for Year C (the Gospel of Luke), What Are You Waiting For? will take you deeper into the incarnation story and offer practical ways to plan for a deep and richer life in the year to come.

What Are You Waiting For? (Community Worship Guide)

This is a liturgical guide designed for ministers, pastors, priests, and liturgists. It includes:

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• Sermon starters for every service from Advent Sunday to the Second Sunday of Christmas.
• Prayers, liturgies, response rituals and integration practices.
• Suggestions for use in personal devotions and small groups.
• A guide for a ‘Nine Lessons and Carols’ service.
• A Table Liturgy.

What Are You Waiting For? (Personal Spiritual Practice Guide)

This is a spiritual practice guide designed for personal devotions. It includes:

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• Reflection chapters for every week from Advent Sunday to the Second Sunday of Christmas.
• Prayers, response exercises, and integration practices for every day of Advent and Christmas.
• Daily guided reflections to listen more deeply to the Scriptures and apply them to your life.

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What Are You Waiting For? (Bundle)

This option allows you to download both the community worship guide and the personal spiritual practice guide. It includes:

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• All of the above.