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First Week of Advent - Sunday, November 30 New Years resolutions- Isaiah 40 As the first day of Advent, today is the first day of the new year in the church calendar. The beginning of a new year leads us to think about New Years resolutions. Lets resolve to spend these next four weeks decluttering both literally and spiritually by emptying space in our homes and hearts to make room for the coming of the Christ child. Begin with choosing to let go of a usual pre-Christmas task, a tradition that is no longer fulfilling, or the frenzy of overloading on decorations, cookies, and gifts. Think of a specific resolution. Now write it down. I hereby resolve to: Now take a deep breath and begin, first reading this passage of comfort from God through the prophet Isaiah to a people long weary. God of Advent, thank you for a new year, a new beginning. Help me make space in my life for the coming of your Son. [UPCs Decluttering Advent program is used with permission and adapted from Presbyterian Today | Presbyterian Mission Agency, Presbyterian Church (USA), and was written by Kathleen Long Bostrom.]