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Since the beginning of time, God has been working out his plan of redemption in ways the human eye couldn’t always see. Even creation testifies to his greatness and glory. Throughout Scripture, the dawn is used metaphorically as an arrow pointing to the hope that would come through Jesus Christ. ⁠ ⁠ Jesus is the dawn of grace, the true Light of the World. His birth—and every event leading up to it in history—is another reminder that every second matters in God’s plan of redemption. His grace is the redeeming thread that ties Genesis to Revelation together in one glorious book. ⁠ ⁠ Advent begins with anticipation and expectation and ends with celebration—a celebration that has no end and fills our hearts with exceeding joy. This Advent season, we celebrate the good news that the Light of the World has come. Hope has dawned on our hearts. And now we live in the everlasting light of God’s infinite grace. ⁠ ⁠ Pause for a heart check: How is your walk with Jesus? Knowing where you are in your walk with God and knowing the state of your heart will better prepare you to walk through the Christmas season with your eyes on Jesus. Take time today to pray honestly before the Lord, confessing where you're weary and asking for strength where you're struggling. Believe that he will be faithful to meet with you as you draw near to him this Advent season. -Gretchen (@gretchensaffles), Founder ⁠ ⁠ #wellwateredwomen #thedawnofgrace #wwwadvent #solagratia #bygracealone #fivesolas⁠ 📷 @wellwateredco #faith #yogafaith (at YOGA FAITH) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl9OR2yPsb_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Reposted from @wellwateredwomen "We are getting a divorce," my parents announced in the middle of Christmas dinner. The pang of pain beat in my chest, the fogginess of confusion clouded my mind, and tears welled up in my eyes.⁠ ⁠ In a season meant to be merry and bright, filled with good company and wonderful memories, many of us experience dread, sadness, and loneliness. It's hard to celebrate through the pain of reminders of the trauma of our childhood, the brokenness of our families, a current financial struggle, or the grief for those who are not at the table with us this year. ⁠ ⁠ We may feel the need to cover up, to force ourselves to stop feeling the dread, the sadness, the fear, the loneliness. But, dear sister, it's okay to feel this way.⁠ ⁠ Jesus Christ, the Son of the Almighty God, left his throne to walk among us and experienced such sufferings. Jesus came for the lame, the sick, the rejected, the orphans, the ones who come from broken homes, and the ones who just feel broken. Jesus came to heal us, mend us, welcome us—to save us.⁠ ⁠ Sister, this season may be filled with dread and joy. Sit in the tension. Come before the Lord with your burdens, sorrows, and pain. But also set your eyes on the merciful God who sent his Son for us and who loved us to the point of the ultimate suffering, bearing our burdens on the cross. -Fernie (@ferniecosgrove), Staff Writer #wellwateredwomen #wwwAdvent #bedeeplyrooted https://www.instagram.com/p/CXkcS99pFS-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Reposted from @wellwateredwomen Glorious Father, our gracious eternal King, all praise belongs to you alone. ⁠ ⁠ Our vision is so short-sighted that we often fail to see and receive the blessings you have given us in Christ. Oh God, we admit that we are easily distracted, very forgetful, and we settle for complacency when you call us to a life of humility and adoration.⁠ ⁠ Awaken in us a deep desire to know you more through the Word this Advent season. Help us to see Christ in his fullness, beholding his beauty, treasuring his endless worth, and praising him for his sacrifice on the cross that enables us to draw near to you. Help us to adore you every single day. And when we fail to adore you, draw us back in grace and truth and stir us up once more.⁠ ⁠ We have all we need through Christ! Hallelujah! Praise belongs to you alone—forever and ever. Amen (So Be It). -Gretchen (@gretchensaffles), Founder #wellwateredwomen #PostItNotePrayers #wwwAdvent⁠ https://www.instagram.com/p/CXGt7fMJDqh/?utm_medium=tumblr