HOW TO WRITE A SCRIPTURE DEVOTIONAL FOR THE ADVENT BOOKLET

We are nearing the end of the Soul Painting events. The last one will be Sat., Oct. 21 from 11am – 2pm in the courtyard. We have many finished paintings, some with names on the back that we need to get a scripture devotional and prayer so we can pair it with your painting for the Advent booklet we are putting together.

Below is an example of what we are trying to accomplish:

Pastor Ernie has shared some guidelines on how to write a devotional that may be helpful to you.

Guidelines to Writing an Advent Devotional

Choose one of the four advent words: Peace, Joy, Hope or Love And select a verse connected to your word from the table or a personal favorite.

Write your name and the keyword on the top of the worksheet provided and do same on clipboard.
Write out the key verse in the space provided including book, chapter and verse.
Now write three emotive words in the column on the right. How does this verse make you feel?
Now select one of the paintings that appeals to you and place it side by side with the verse and worksheet. Remember, under each painting is scripture. All that is spiritually helpful begins there.
Under the words on the right column, add two or three words about why this painting?
In the column on the left now begin writing words that are polar opposites of the words on the right column. If the verse/painting makes you feel calm, write “turmoil”. This is where the devotion/thought should begin, in the polar opposite place of the verse. The verse is the goal; the process begins in the trouble.

Our goal is to have someone read what you write and connect to it. The connection will begin where you begin and you are to help them to get to the goal: love, joy, hope and peace.

At Christmas, God enters into our chaos with the promise of hope. Let’s do the same for others.

If you wish, you can submit your scripture form online by clicking here!
or return your form to the office. The deadline to receive scripture forms is the end of October.