We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. I talk about wanting to fly.

We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. I talk about leading a quiet life and my hope for new shoes. I commit to repeating a mantra to myself in the mirror.

We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 3. I talk about holiness, and then Paul, and then a camp leader that I loved. I commit to raising my hand in thanks for the relationships I have and long for that have shaped me into who I am.

We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20. I talk about the mantra “take what you like and leave the rest,” and make it my intention to follow it.

We begin with a quote from a Fleming Rutledge sermon entitled “The Doorkeeper.”

We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. I talk about needing to present myself as only myself in an upcoming job application. I commit to making friends with the sadness at the core of my soul.

Before our prayers begin I read a few sentences from a sermon by Fleming Rutledge.

We read and reflect on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. I talk about my mom and then my prayer life and my struggle with it. I then talk about 3 intentions I have.

A contemplative prayer practice for Advent 1 without the explanation of what is going on. Foe the explanation, listen to yesterday’s episode!

I describe the contemplative prayer practice I want to do daily during advent.