Do you wonder if this will be a Christmas that passes without taking time to celebrate its true meaning? That happens all too easily. We have to get intentional about recognizing how Christmas was God's idea before it was humankind's. What if this year, you truly welcomed Christmas Day because you knew you had fully prepared your heart to celebrate? What if you spent time with Mary as she prepares to birth God's Son? What if you felt Joseph's uncomfortableness at marrying a young woman who was with child? What if you knelt with the shepherds or journeyed with the wise men who realized the King of Kings had arrived in humility? This, and more, await you in this Advent devotional. You can use this booklet to set aside a few minutes each day in the four weeks prior to Christmas to reflect upon how the Child in the manger changes lives, including yours, even though you're centuries past Bethlehem's starry night. In addition to directing us to Biblical passages, this daily Advent guide helps us discover how those verses can enrich not only the way we'll celebrate this Christmas season, but live our lives for God's glory. Why not pour yourself a cup of coffee, open your Bible, and let God's Word prepare your heart to celebrate Christmas, the event when God demonstrated His love for you?