For millions of Christians, it's not quite Christmastime. Let Advent prepare your heart
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The four Sundays before Christmas arrives on December 25 are known as Advent. This time is all about preparation for Christmas. For Christians it's about the arrival of Jesus.
Advent invites us quiet down and listen for the still, small voice of God. Advent reminds us that we can’t always get the best things instantly, but we can prepare. Advent makes yearning holy. Scott Gunn is an Episcopal priest and serves as executive director of Forward Movement. He is author of four books, including "The Way of Love: A Practical Guide to Following Jesus." You can follow him on Twitter @scottagunn or read his blog at www.sevenwholedays.org.
Advent is a time of preparation for Christmas. It lasts for the four Sundays immediately before Christmas on December 25. This season also reminds us that one day Christ will come again in glory. In other words, we’re getting ready to meet Jesus, whether it’s at church on Christmas or when he comes to judge the living and the dead.