The Advent of Your God-Dream

Advent means “come.” At Christmastime we celebrate the miracle birth of “Immanuel,” God come to be with us. Jesus Christ come to earth to show us God in human flesh is God’s greatest dream and humankind’s greatest longing.

Is there a special dream that God wants to birth through you? Are you waiting on God to come to you in a special way?

The fulfillment of the Christmas miracle came through the humble submission and trust of Mary, the mother of Jesus. She offered what you could say is the most important prayer in all of the Bible (repeated in similar words throughout the Scriptures): “Let it be to me according to your Word.” (Luke 1:26-56; 2:1-7, 19-20 tells the story.)

We don’t really accomplish anything of lasting significance apart from a prayer intention like Mary’s.

Cultivate the trust in God and submission to his kingdom purposes that Mary expressed so you too can give birth to your God-dream. Center yourself in prayer by slowly and gently repeating over and over to the Lord, “Let it be to me according to your Word… Let it be to me according to your Word…”

(You can do this Centering Prayer right now at your computer screen or you can print this page out and do it later in a quiet place.)

Breathe the Word of God in and out: “Let it be to me according to your Word…”

Let God’s Word descend from your mind down into your heart; let your thoughts go down into your intentions: “Let it be to me according to your Word…”

Name to the Lord the dream that he has given you for how you can serve him and bless others… Imagine yourself doing this… Repeat Mary’s prayer that received God’s Christmas miracle: “Let it be to me according to your Word…”

Who do you know who needs a “God with us” miracle? Name this person to God… Picture him or her… Pray: “Let it be to my friend according to your Word…”