The Last 12 Days

The Last 12 Days of Advent:

Twelve Questions to Slow Your Soul & Surrender to God

As we enter the final stretch of Advent, our culture tends to speed up. More rushing. More noise. More doing.

But Advent is not about more.It’s about waiting, watching, and welcoming the Presence of God with a still and surrendered heart. Its about the darkest days of the year, and allowing that darkness to push us to those parts of our life where me might have been hiding from the Lord.

So for these last 12 days, instead of adding to your to-do list, I want to invite you to slow down — to breathe, to listen, and to sit with Jesus.

Let the Lord speak.Let rest settle into your body.Let your soul unclench.

How to Use These 12 Days

Each day:

1. Ask God the question slowly.

2. Sit in three minutes or more of silence.

3. Read the verse in multiple translations.

4. Journal what you hear, feel, or sense.

5. Don’t force anything — Advent is about waiting.

Day 1 — “Lord, what do You need me to let go of?”

Ecclesiastes 3:6There is a holy release that makes room for Jesus.

Day 2 — “What do I want more than You?”

1 John 2:15–17Let Him reorder your desires back toward Him.

Day 3 — “Lord, what am I afraid of?”

Isaiah 41:10Fear loses its grip when we bring it into His light.

Day 4 — “What do You want me to remember?”

Psalm 77:11–12 Memory is worship; remembering His faithfulness restores peace.

Day 5 — “What wisdom do I need right now?”

James 1:5 He promises to give wisdom generously — we only have to ask.

Day 6 — “What thoughts am I letting in that don’t serve us?”

Isaiah 26:3 Peace comes when the mind returns to Him.

Day 7 — “Whose voice is louder than Yours?”

Psalm 85:8Turn down the noise so His whisper becomes clear again.

Day 8 — “What am I forcing to stay comfortable?”

Psalm 85:8 Comfort can become a cage; surrender can become a doorway.

Day 9 — “Where am I vulnerable right now?”

Psalm 107:28–31 Let Him steady your storms and guide you to safe harbor.

Day 10 — “Where did I learn to be afraid of this?”

2 Chronicles 20:15 Fear often has a history — but so does God’s faithfulness.

Day 11 — “What am I treasuring more than You?”

Luke 12:34 Where your treasure is, your heart will naturally follow.

Day 12 — “Lord, what can I do for you today?”

Psalm 37:4–5 Delight leads to direction. Surrender leads to blessing.

Let these days be marked by less movement, less noise, less striving…and more stillness, listening, and holy rest.

Jesus comes quietly. Let your heart be quiet enough to notice Him.

If You Don’t Know the Lord pray with me now…

Dear heavenly Father,I believe there is no other God than You.I admit I am powerless and a sinner, and I want to give all my past burdens, mistakes, and sorrows to You.I commit my present and future to You right now.Please come into my heart and live there forever.I surrender myself to You — mind, body, soul, and heart.This life is Yours.Thank You for loving me.

Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, please reach out to me.

In Him,

Kerstin

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