Waiting for Jesus, Rich Villodas
Waiting for Jesus, Rich Villodas
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Waiting for Jesus
An Advent Invitation to Prayer and Renewal: An Advent Christmas Devotional

Author: Rich Villodas

Narrator: Rich Villodas

Unabridged: 2 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/16/2025


Synopsis

Through this 25-day Advent devotional, enjoy daily readings that help you slow down, savor the season, and deepen your relationship with Jesus—from the bestselling author of The Deeply Formed Life.

The holidays often feel like a marathon, as we dash from one event, errand, or party to another. In the busyness, it’s easy to neglect what really matters: reflecting on the glory of Jesus. We want to pray more—to spend time with God—but the tyranny of the urgent leaves us distracted and depleted.

In this twenty-five-day devotional, pastor and author Rich Villodas guides you through reflections, prayers, and prompts to help you slow down, connect with God, and rediscover peace this Advent season. Each day offers space for personal reflection, preparing your heart for Jesus’s arrival and culminating in a final devotional on Christmas Day. Amid the noise of the season, these biblical truths invite you into the joy and peace Christ brings. Let this be a time of holy longing and heartfelt rejoicing as you welcome him anew.

Each day in this devotional features a short reflection from Rich, followed by a four-fold rhythm:

Silence and prayer: Pause for a few moments. Take a breath. Rest.Scripture: Read a short passage about the wonder of Jesus.Quotes: Read short, inspiring thoughts from Christians through the ages.Self-reflection: Bring your full self to God and enjoy his presence.
As you journey with Rich Villodas through Advent, reclaim joy and wonder as you behold the wondrous love of God.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lizzy on September 14, 2025

"Advent is a time to hold in tension the reality of darkness and the presence of light; the reality of grief and the presence of joy." A timely and timeless missive for our broken, busy world. Villodas provides a fresh, personal look into the incarnation of Jesus. "With Christianity, it's easy to foc......more

Goodreads review by Libby on July 19, 2025

Every time I read a book by Villodas, I find a lot to ponder. And this Advent devotional is no different. What I really appreciate is the focus is on helping the reader enter into the waiting of Advent. Villodas does write thought-provoking pieces for each day, but more importantly, he acts as a gui......more

Goodreads review by Lilian on June 11, 2025

This would be a perfect Christmas gift as we count down to the celebration of the birth of Christ in December. However, it is more than just a Christmas-time relevant book. In fact, the book touches on various topics which would be relevant to us anytime, anywhere in this world. Personally, I found t......more

Goodreads review by Gerri on June 01, 2025

This is a nice contemporary devotional for the Advent period. There’s a reading for each day which is a message or homily from the author. It’s written in a very relatable way. Then there’s a reflection prompting you to spend 2 minutes in silence before God, a short prayer, scripture, a guide from t......more