Advent: A Journey Into Christ-Centered Stillness - by Vanessa Michele

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Advent: A Journey Into Christ-Centered Stillness

With Vanessa Michele

Advent: Christ-Centered Stillness is a 12-day devotional meditation journey to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and prepare your heart for the peace of Christ this season. Each day offers a short reflection rooted in Scripture, a guided breath prayer, and a moment of stillness to reconnect with God’s presence. Together, we’ll explore themes like light, hope, peace, joy, grace, and renewal — grounding your spirit in simple yet sacred rhythms of faith. Whether you’re seeking calm in the chaos or a gentle way to reconnect with meaning during Advent, these meditations invite you to pause and rest in the One who is always near. Take a breath. The Light has come.


Meet your Teacher

Vanessa Michele is a yoga and meditation instructor with over 1000 hours of training and teaching experience. She uses her faith-based teaching to guide others to breathe easy, prevent stress, and develop sustainable well-being.

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12 Days

125 students

5.0 stars

5 min / day

Divine Connection

English


Lesson 1

The Light Has Come

Begin your Advent journey by welcoming the gentle, steady light of Christ. His light meets every shadow with hope and guides you toward renewed faith. Let this be a day of opening your heart to the One who brings clarity, warmth, and peace.

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Lesson 2

Hope In The Waiting

Discover the quiet beauty of waiting with God. Even when you cannot see progress, He is moving in tender, deliberate ways. Let this be a day of trusting His timing and finding strength in the hope that grows slowly but surely within you.

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Lesson 3

Peace That Surpasses

Rest in the peace Christ offers, a peace that anchors you even when life feels uncertain. Allow His presence to settle your heart and calm your thoughts. Let today remind you that His steady peace is always available to you.

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Lesson 4

Joy In Simple Moments

Notice the joy God weaves into small, ordinary moments. Joy doesn’t need to be loud to be meaningful. Slow down, breathe deeply, and let gratitude open your eyes to the quiet ways God brings delight into your day.

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Lesson 5

The Gift Of Grace

Release the urge to strive and rest in the gift of grace Christ freely gives. His love meets you where you are and invites you into freedom. Let this day remind you that grace is enough, and you don’t have to earn what God freely offers.

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Lesson 6

A Quiet Heart

Learn to calm the noise within and rest in God’s steady presence. When distractions rise, return to His peace. Let today be a gentle reminder that stillness is a sacred place where your heart can breathe and be renewed.

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Lesson 7

Emmanuel, God With Us

Remember that you are never alone. God is with you in every moment, offering comfort, guidance, and strength. Let this truth settle deeply into your heart as you move through your day with confidence in His nearness.

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Lesson 8

Surrender In The Stillness

Let go of what you cannot carry and rest in God’s gentle care. Surrender is not giving up; it’s placing your burdens in His capable hands. Allow today to be a moment of release, trust, and quiet dependence on Him.

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Lesson 9

Welcoming Christ Anew

Open your heart once more to Christ, who stands patiently at the door of your life. Let this be a day of renewed devotion, fresh faith, and a willingness to let His presence reshape what feels weary or uncertain.

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Lesson 10

Living With Intentionality

Align your heart with God’s purpose and move through this season with focus and peace. Let today invite you to slow down, choose what truly matters, and live with a sense of holy intention guided by His wisdom.

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Lesson 11

Love Came Down

Reflect on the humility and grace of Christ, who came near to dwell with us. His love is gentle, present, and transformative. Let this truth fill you with gratitude and draw your heart into deeper wonder.

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Lesson 12

A Breath Of New Life

Close your Advent journey with renewal and peace. Let Christ’s presence breathe fresh life into weary places and fill you with hope for the season ahead. Today is an invitation to begin again with Him.

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5.0 (31)

Recent Reviews

Margaret

January 10, 2026

This was an amazing series. Thank you.

Chishinga

December 31, 2025

Thank you for this wonderful devotional series!

Seyi

Seyi

December 27, 2025

This was a lovely, gentle, and supportive course. I found so much spiritual nourishment from the words from scripture, insights, faithful guidance, and ending prayers. This practice helped me make space for quiet mornings these past 12 days. As we observed the season of Advent, I was also in a period of anticipation for my own personal journey. And while the outcome on this leg of my journey was not what I had hoped for, this course helped me to prepare for acceptance of God's plan for me. And it helped me to be with the process of life unfolding, even when God's work is not obvious to me. I take solace in knowing that God's light is always there, even when it may seem very dim. The practice of surrender continues to be an area of growth for me. This course supported my practice and bolstered my faith to trust in God and what is yet to come. I love that the course ends with where we started: peace. Thank you for this course, Vanessa Michele, and may peace with you this season and always. 🙏🏾

JoAnn

December 25, 2025

Beautiful, as always! 💝 Merry Christmas Vanessa and God bless you 🙏❤️

KatieG

KatieG

December 25, 2025

A beautiful Advent and Christ-filled journey, with time for quiet reflection. I so enjoyed the course and feel centered and connected with God’s love and Jesus’ presence as I write this review on Christmas morning. Thank you! 🙏🏼 ❤️

Dory

Dory

December 24, 2025

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Rich

December 24, 2025

Your insight and Love for the Lord shine very brightly in all your work.. Than you… you’re an angel in disguise

Connie

Connie

December 23, 2025

This journey is exactly what i’ve needed, in a very long season of challenges. Thank you for sharing ALL of your meditations. You have been (& will continue) to bless my quiet times.

Terri

December 22, 2025

This series was soooo beautiful and meaningful. It was just what I needed to hear as christmas gets closer. Thank you for these special 5-minutes to enjoy each day. ❤️

Janet

Janet

December 21, 2025

This was beautiful. Thank you 🙏🏼

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