How to Prepare
Starting Sunday, December 1, set aside time each day for an Advent devotional from one of the great options below. These resources are designed for family and individual use, offering opportunities for personal reflection and meaningful family conversations. To mark each week, consider joining in the traditional practice of lighting an Advent candle, using one of the Advent Devotionals below, and incorporating Advent hymns into your family worship.
Advent Wreath Preparation
An Advent wreath can add a rich, visual element to your worship. Each week, light a new candle in your Advent wreath. To prepare your wreath, you’ll need five candles (three purple, one pink, and one white) and a space where the wreath is visible daily in your home. The candles represent:
Purple: Hope, Peace, and Joy
Pink: Love
White: Christ
Decorate your Advent wreath as desired, making it a central part of your family’s celebration and a reminder of the light of Christ in this season.
Advent Devotionals for Your Family
Selecting a Christ-centered Advent devotional is a valuable way to prepare our hearts and homes for the celebration of Christ’s coming. Each of these resources provides a pathway for families, individuals, and groups to meditate on the wonder of the Incarnation and to anticipate our Savior’s return. We invite you to consider these resources, beginning with LifePoint’s own Advent Worship Guide, crafted to enrich your family’s spiritual journey this season.
1. LifePoint Advent Worship Guide
LifePoint’s Advent Family Worship Guide offers a structured yet flexible approach for families and small groups to observe Advent together. This guide provides daily readings, meditations, and four weekly family/group worship guides, which include prayers, poetry, Advent candle lighting, and video hymn lyrics with links so everyone can sing along. Each weekly guide is crafted to direct your heart to the Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy, making it an ideal resource for meaningful worship and reflection.
Format: 21 daily readings with reflections & 4 weekly worship guides
Ideal for: Families, small groups, and individuals seeking a communal Advent experience
2. Celebrate Christ Together by Matt & Lauren Chandler
This 25-day, video-enriched devotional is wonderfully designed for families of all ages—whether young children, teens, couples, or groups of friends. Each day features a devotional reading, discussion prompts, and prayer suggestions, with weekly video introductions to encourage rich, Christ-centered conversations. The themes of Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy guide families through the story of Christ’s coming, fostering a deepening of faith and fellowship around the Christmas story.
Format: 25 daily devotionals with weekly videos, readings, and age-specific prompts
Ideal for: Families with children of every age with age-appropriate discussion prompts.
Available for Purchase at: Amazon | Christianbook
3. Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul David Tripp
This 31-day Advent devotional is a gospel-rich guide for adults and teens, with thoughtful reflections that keep Christ central throughout the season. Each day’s reading concludes with a family discussion prompt, making it an excellent choice for parents who wish to include younger children in discussions of Christ’s birth. Families may choose to read the full devotional or focus on key themes, making it adaptable for varied age groups.
Format: 31-day devotional with daily reflections and Bible readings
Ideal for: Adults, teens, and families with discussion prompts for younger children
Available for Purchase at: Amazon | Christianbook
4. The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent by John Piper
This 25-day devotional by John Piper provides short but powerful readings that direct our hearts toward the hope and joy found in Christ alone. Each day highlights a different aspect of the Incarnation, helping you meditate on the glory of Jesus’ birth and anticipate His return. The readings are brief, making it an excellent choice for those seeking to keep Christ at the center of a busy season.
Format: 25-day devotional with short daily reflections
Ideal for: Adults & teens desiring gospel-focused Advent reflections
Free Download Available at: DesiringGod.org
Available for Purchase at: Amazon | Christianbook
5. Let Earth Receive Her King by Alistair Begg
This 25-day devotional draws readers into a deeper understanding of the glory and purpose of Christ’s birth. Each day offers reflections on the gospel that lead to worship, alongside a hymn or poem to enhance your meditation. Suitable for teens and adults, this devotional fosters a sense of reverence and awe as we contemplate the majesty of our Savior’s arrival.
Format: 25-day devotional with reflections, hymns, and poems
Ideal for: Adults and teens, focusing on worship and reverence for Christ’s coming
Available for Purchase at: Amazon | Christianbook
Each of these devotionals offers a unique approach to celebrating Advent, allowing you to choose a resource that best suits your family’s rhythms and helps prepare your hearts for the coming of our King.