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Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Waiting Here for You by Louie Giglio is an Advent book. Starting on November 26 and going through Christmas Eve, there is a short reading for each day. Most days include a passage of scripture, song lyrics or a poem, and a prayer. Some days just have a short prayer to allow for more time for meditation and reflection.
Giglio does a good job of matching the scripture, song/poem, and prayer for each day. They tie together very well and provide a good reflection point for each day. The aesthetics of the book are beautiful. The black and white photos lend to the sense of hopeful waiting that the entries cultivate.
This was the first Advent guide of any kind that I've ever used. It was a good experience, and something I'd like to do again in the future. I'd recommend Waiting Here for You for those who are new to doing anything for Advent, and to those investigating Christianity. Stopping and taking a moment to slow down helps one to focus on the true meaning of the Christmas season.
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