Each day through advent 2023 I will share a painting and haiku poem here and on my socials.
Advent Hope Day 1
Hold onto your Hope
Blessings still wait to be found
Even on dark days
Today is the start of Advent, a period of waiting. But in reality we've been waiting all year long; waiting to feel peace and joy, waiting for a fairer, more equal, less hostile, more understanding and hopeful world.
Sometimes we won't feel hopeful, in fact there may be hours, days or even weeks when hope feels unattainable.
But instead of waiting for hope
how about we keep an eye out for hope
keep expecting hope to emerge
if only a glimpse of a glimmer.
So I wonder...
What glimmer of hope can you find each day of advent?
I will be sharing a new painting and haiku every day through advent on the theme of hope. I would love it if you joined in by sharing a piece of your own creativity. It might be a painting or a poem, a photo or a thought, a word or a question.
No pressure, no expectations, just sharing glimmers of hope around us.
Advent Hope Day 2
Harvesting hope each morning
Noticing blessings all day
Giving thanks each night
Advent Hope Day 3
Jesus beloved
Reminds us that we are loved
Born to love others
Advent Hope Day 4
Thirsting for truth
Peace, freedom and justice
Cups runneth over
Advent Hope Day 5
Everlasting peace
Beyond all understanding
Make me a channel
Advent Hope Day 6
Step by step
We travel together
God with us
Advent Hope Day 7
Through every moment
I am with you, loving you
Do not be afraid
Advent Hope Day 8
Light in the darkness
Comfort during anxious times
Angelic visions
Advent Hope Day 9
From darkness came light
Fulfilling God's promises
Eternally
Advent Hope Day 10
Remove judgements
Strip away expectations
God's love purifies
Advent Hope Day 11
Restore my soul
Refresh my faithfulness
Reclaim my calm
Advent Day 12
Take a deeper breath
Stilling yourself completely
In oceans of peace
Advent Hope Day 13
Every journey starts
With just one single step
God's path will lead you
Advent Hope Day 14
Patiently waiting
Accompanied by angels
Jesus knew to nap
Advent Hope Day 15
Stronger together
Truly Interconnected
Through prayer and praise
Advent Hope Day 16
Hanging onto hope
Clinging to God's promises
Seeking better ways
Advent Hope Day 17
May the light of love
Shine across the whole wide world
Through words and actions
Advent Hope Day 18
Make generous space
For those in the world without
Hating each other
Advent Hope Day 19
Discovering faith
Eliminating fear
Gathered up in love.
Advent Hope Day 20
Following the star
Knowing a welcome awaits
Guided every step
Advent Hope Day 21
Angels bring us hope
Peace to the People of Earth
Glory be to God
Advent Hope Day 22
Lights shining brightly
Christmas blessings full of love
Jesus: gift for all
Advent Hope Day 23
Emmanuel
Jesus born on Christmas morn
God with us, as us