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Seeing God in the Colors of Advent

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26 Nov

advent color meaning

This look at Advent Color Meaning includes the church’s reasons for including the pastel hues and compares it with modern color psychology to deepen our understanding. Each color is then beautifully paired with thematic scriptures for grounding and focus during the busy Christmas season.

 

Celebrating Advent provides built-in rest & mindfulness in the tiny moments as we celebrate the overarching promise of Christmas! Understanding the color meaning adds depth and gratitude, keeping you grounded all season long! Click To Tweet

 

 

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why Celebrate Advent?
What are the symbols of advent?
What do the four candles of the Advent wreath represent?
Advent Color Meaning of Lavender
Advent color meaning of Pink
Advent Color Meaning of White
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First off, if Advent is new to you and you’re worrying that it will be another item on your list of obligations in what can already teeter between The Most Wonderful Time and The Most Exhausting Time of year, fear not.

Celebrating Advent is actually a way of building in rest and mindfulness in the tiny moments as we celebrate the big, overarching promise of Christmas!

Advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks to the longing felt by the generations awaiting the Messiah. Looking back at prophecy builds our faith in God to keep every promise. We also get to rejoice over the arrival of Jesus and revel in God’s miraculous love and mercy. Observing Advent encourages patience and generosity as we remember that Jesus, divested of glory and title, poured himself out in love on our behalf.

While we have already received the gift of Christ, we can feel a connection to those early generations as we now wait for the second coming of Christ.

There is a familiar and deeply rooted hope that faithfully presents itself this time of year.  It is a longing for peace within our hearts and the hearts of our families, a longing for all wars to cease, and a return to love and joy for all people.

This is the hope that pulsates through us. Whether we call out Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, I believe the palpable energy of the season is God inviting everyone to take a second look, shake off any chains, and be revived. Click To Tweet

This is the promise of Christmas!

For the High and Exalted One
who lives forever, whose name is Holy says this:
“I live in a high and holy place,
and with the oppressed and lowly of spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and revive the heart of the oppressed.” ~ Isaiah 57:15 (HCSB)

 

Advent Color Meaning

 

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What are the symbols of advent?

The Advent wreath is probably the best-known symbol of Advent. The evergreen branches represent eternal life and the circular shape speaks to God’s unending love for humanity.

Four candles, three lavender, and one pink are placed around the Advent wreath. Each week an additional candle is lit until the four-week observation is complete. Some also include a white candle in the center, which is lit on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

 

What do the four candles of the Advent wreath represent?

In addition to the symbolism of the evergreen wreath, the four candles of the wreath have their own meaning.

The first, second, and fourth candles in the Advent wreath are lavender in color.

  • Week 1 is called the Prophet’s Candle and signifies Hope.
  • Week 2 is called Bethlehem’s Candle and signifies Faith in the Wait.
  • Week 4 is called the Angel’s Candle and signifies the Peace celebrated by the host of angels who announced Jesus’s arrival to the shepherds.

The third candle in the Advent wreath is pink in color.

  • Week 3 is called the Shepherd’s Candle and it signifies the joy they felt upon receiving the good news of Jesus’s birth.

The fifth candle, centered in the middle of the wreath is white.

  • The final candle is called Christ’s Candle as it represents the birth of the Messiah.

 

advent color meaning

Advent Color Meaning of Lavender

Lavender is the traditional color of Advent. It represents repentance and clearing of the heart for the arrival of Jesus. It welcomes divine royalty and rich spirituality.

In addition to the Advent color meaning of Lavender, we can draw additional meaning from nature and color psychology. Lavender in nature has a coveted, celebrated significance with flowers such as orchids and lilacs, along with the Lavender plant’s own healing and peace-giving properties. These flowers are seen as precious and also delicate.

Aligned with the message of Advent, Lavender speaks to our fragile nature being healed in Love and the celebration of our holy adoption. Opposed to the gospel, Lavender can signify a loss of hope compounded with feelings of powerlessness and apathy.

 

Seeing God in the Advent Color Meaning of Lavender

Use these verses to celebrate the Hope we have in God’s Faithfulness and be strengthened during Weeks 1, 2, and 4. 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~ Romans 15:13
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Luke 1:45
who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience. ~Romans 5:24-25 (Read More….)
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. ~Isaiah 9:6
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. ~2 Peter 3:9

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Advent color meaning of Pink

The third week of Advent is called “Gaudette Week”. It is the week where the focus transitions from longing and repentance to that of joy, thus the marked color change! The candle is pink because Rose is the liturgical color of Joy.

The candle itself is called the Shepherd’s Candle and is named for the joy they felt upon hearing the Messiah had come for all people, regardless of social status or wealth.

In addition to the Advent color meaning of Pink, we deepen our understanding by taking a look at color psychology. There, pink is a tender color representing love for self and others, inner peace, and approachability. How incredible!

Aligned with the message of Advent, pink signifies not just the joy, but also confident love and peace found in our approachable King Jesus. When opposed to the gospel, pink pulls at feelings of weakness and points to superficial or naive sweetness.

 

Seeing God in the Advent Color Meaning of Pink

Use these verses to celebrate the Joy of Your Salvation and the tender approachability of Christ during Week 3!

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. ~ Luke 2:10-11
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.                ~Psalm 16:11
I am free to be glad in all of my days! ~ PSALM 118:24
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.         ~Colossians 1:11-12
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. ~James 1:17

 

advent color meaning

Advent Color Meaning of White

White in Advent represents the light and purity of Christ our Savior and the extension of righteousness to those that believe.

For this reason, the final candle is called Christ’s Candle. It is lit on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve.

In addition to the Advent color meaning of White, we see a mirrored meaning in color psychology. There, white signifies a fresh start or new beginning. White also indicates clarity and the decluttering or removal of obstacles.

Aligned with the meaning of Advent, White signifies the light of Christ which shines in the dark and a fresh start with our Savior. Opposed to the gospel, white may feel harsh or blinding, causing us to look away from a need within ourselves that we’re not ready to surrender.

 

Seeing God in the Advent Color Meaning of White:

Use these verses to celebrate the Presence of God, Sanctification, and Spiritual Growth on Christmas Eve or Day.

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). ~Matthew 1:23
Though He was in the form of God, He chose not to cling to equality with God; But He poured Himself out to fill a vessel brand new; a servant in form and a man indeed. ~ Philippians 2:6-7
I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the Morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.          ~ Isaiah 44:22
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.          ~John 1:4-5
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. ~John 8:12

Understanding these Advent color meanings deepens our appreciation of the celebration! Pin this post and use these verses to stay grounded in a busy season!

Before you go, be sure to join me and the Holistic Faith Lifestyle community as we mark Advent 2020 with REMADE, a guided Christian meditation series perfect for this year’s holiday season.

 

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  1. Stacey says

    12/03/2019 at 10:45 am

    Rachel this is amazing! I’ll be saving this post to refer to over and over! I appreciate the description and breakdown of all the colors! What a great guide for advent!

    Reply
    • Rachel@HolisticFaithLifestyle says

      12/03/2019 at 11:17 am

      Awesome! I can’t tell you how much fun I had uncovering these aha moments on the color meaning of Advent! It’s deepened my appreciation of this intentional slow down even more!

      Reply
  2. Laura Bartnick says

    10/19/2020 at 1:41 pm

    I had to tweet and also, I pinned to my Christmas folder and to my conversation starters folder. This is the clearest explanation of Advent I’ve seen or read. Thanks so much! I’ve subscribed. You may also be interested in one of our authors book for Advent. Caroling Through the Psalms is a means of experiencing faith prior to the advent of the Messiah Christ. I love using it personally and singing these Psalm carols in a small group. Very fun since most people know the tunes of carols. They can also learn history and the Psalms this way. https://booksforbondinghearts.com/psalmhymns/

    Reply
    • Rachel@HolisticFaithLifestyle says

      10/20/2020 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you for taking time to share that feedback with me, Laura! I’m excited to have you join the HFL community and to know you will be meditating with me! I will definitely check out Caroling Through the Psalms. Sounds like a fascinating resource and a way to deepen my connection to Jesus and the season! ❤️

      Reply
  3. The Barefoot Warrior says

    10/19/2020 at 3:03 pm

    Oh gosh, I’m glad I saw this post! It’s so beautiful and contains some insights into Advent that I was not aware of. I think this would be an excellent post to draw from when our church starts Advent this year!

    Reply
    • Rachel@HolisticFaithLifestyle says

      10/20/2020 at 3:44 pm

      That blesses me so much! Please use this post and the advent color meanings in anyway it will help!

      Reply
  4. Yvonne Morgan says

    10/20/2020 at 12:53 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I love Advent. Like Lent, for me, it is a time of preparation. All the colors of the season make it feel so majestic and royal.

    Reply
    • Rachel@HolisticFaithLifestyle says

      10/20/2020 at 3:44 pm

      Yes! Prepare him room! And I agree, Advent’s color meanings make it that much more special. Majestic and royal are definitely take us out of our routine – especially these days!

      Reply
  5. Sheryl Mendoza says

    10/20/2020 at 11:53 pm

    Hi, Rachel! Thank you for the beautiful and meaningful explanation of the different colors of Advent! I love it! God bless you!

    Reply
  6. Mary Rooney Armand says

    10/22/2020 at 2:08 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful explanation of advent and what the advent colors mean. I learned some new things! Pinned for future reference!

    Reply
  7. M.J. says

    10/22/2020 at 5:24 pm

    I’ve celebrated advent all my life, and I have never known the advent color meaning! Thanks for sharing this!

    Reply
  8. Collene says

    10/22/2020 at 7:45 pm

    We celebrated Advent when I was younger and I always enjoyed it! I really love that you broke down the meanings behind all the colors and everything. It was great to learn all of that stuff!

    Reply
  9. Barbara Laman says

    10/23/2020 at 2:20 pm

    Seeing God in the colors of advent brings out so much joy with their symbolic meanings. “Advent means “coming” or “arrival” and speaks to the longing felt by the generations awaiting the Messiah.” WOW! That makes me want to celebrate advent. They definitely had a longing for their Messiah as we do now for his return. Thank you for this amazing post! Blessings to you and your family this holiday season!

    Reply
    • Rachel@HolisticFaithLifestyle says

      10/23/2020 at 3:36 pm

      Pretty cool, huh? I didn’t grow up celebrating Advent but Christmas was a huge deal at our house! In a way, Advent has helped me maintain that anticipation as an adult. I of course love doing the Advent meditation series! And as a family we do a Jesse Tree which is super special, too.

      Reply
  10. Kari Minter says

    10/24/2020 at 4:01 pm

    What a helpful post!! We love celebrating Advent and I’m going to read this to my kiddos to help them understand a bit better. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rachel@HolisticFaithLifestyle says

      10/25/2020 at 4:24 am

      That’s so great! I hope they find the Advent color meanings fascinating and that the understanding deepens your family’s celebrations! Thanks for sharing that with me. Be blessed!

      Reply
  11. Ava James says

    10/24/2020 at 4:21 pm

    This is beautiful, l love every detail you have included and how important each colour is at this holy time of Advent, thanks for sharing such wonderful insights with us!

    Reply
  12. Donna Miller says

    10/26/2020 at 7:21 am

    Rachel, this is SO beautiful. You are helping me to understand Advent so much better and I love how you explain the advent color meaning. Thank you so much … ❤

    Reply
  13. Evangeline Samuel says

    10/26/2020 at 9:35 am

    Interesting post!

    Reply
  14. Summer says

    10/26/2020 at 10:23 pm

    I learned a lot from reading your explanation of the colors of Advent. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

    Reply
  15. Karen says

    10/28/2020 at 9:16 am

    I love this post about Advent! I follow an Advent study every December to prepare my heart for Christmas! I will reread this post again then!

    Reply

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About a year ago, I planted seeds of Red Russian Kale, Dinosaur Kale, and Broccoli along the side of our back deck.

And when soon after the plant with the red stems came through the soil I presumed it was the Red Russian.

I learned to pick it in the morning as that’s when it’s taste was less bitter, put it in smoothies, salads, atop pizza and mixed into stir fry‘s. And repeatedly affirmed it as kale.

At least until it grew hardy enough and tall enough to crown itself with these yellow flowers and positively affirm, I  A M  B R O C C O L I.

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The link she sent me was for “Jireh”, performed by Elevation Worship & Maverick City. It’s just a YouTube search away if you want to give it a go.

***around the 6:10 mark (there’s a lot of spirit-filled soul scripting that’s so nourishing to me at this juncture!) Naomi Raine recounts, “if he dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor, how much more will he clothe you?”. 
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I want YOU to feel seen and celebrated today. And every day! 

Because you were created:
ON purpose. 
WITH purpose. 

And the Giver of Every Good Gift loves you. Sings over you. And delights in you.

So I hope you’ll join me in intentionally looking for beautiful little details in your day & letting them point you toward delighting in God.

#everydaysacred #everydaycelebrations #tuesdaytransformation #celebrateyourself #celebrategod #giverofeverygoodandperfectgift #smfcm #newbeginnings #newbeginningsahead #newbeginningseveryday #youareseen #thegodwhosees #delightinthelord #thelorddelightsinyou
If you work with dismantling limiting beliefs or u If you work with dismantling limiting beliefs or use affirmations, this #LittleResurrection is for you.

I’m a novice gardener. I enjoy it’s magic and have heard it’s the perfect hobby for Enneagram 1 Reformers. It helps us rest in the waiting for the perfection we’re convinced is possible.

About a year ago, I planted seeds of Red Russian Kale, Dinosaur Kale, and Broccoli along the side of our back deck.

And when soon after the plant with the red stems came through the soil I presumed it was the Red Russian.

I learned to pick it in the morning as that’s when it’s taste was less bitter, put it in smoothies, salads, atop pizza and mixed into stir fry‘s. And repeatedly affirmed it as kale.

At least until it grew hardy enough and tall enough to crown itself with these yellow flowers and positively affirm, I  A M  B R O C C O L I.

And it’s the same with us and all the sideline gardeners in our lives who sum us up based on what they see & think they know. So on this Good Friday, Silent Saturday, and the Easter Sunday rescue that is coming, I pray you revel in knowing you were created ON PURPOSE WITH PURPOSE. Understanding on an instinctive, cellular level that God sacrificed an incredible amount so that you could walk in that purpose hand-in-hand with your Creator & Vine Dresser.

#limitingbeliefsbegone #eastersunday2021 #littleresurrections #identityinchrist #identityrealitycheck #morethanicouldask #godinthegarden #godinnature #godstories #graceupongrace #merciesneweverymorning #goodfriday #silentsaturday #recklessloveofgod #heisrisen
Oh, man. Today’s #littleresurrection began Sunda Oh, man. Today’s #littleresurrection began Sunday night. A dear friend sent me a song saying, this song “screams Rachel to me. Maybe it’s God wanting you to know this. You are so loved!!”

And this many days later it’s still leveling me to a tearful mess in the resurrection of my instinctive, cellular level recognition of God’s provision.

The link she sent me was for “Jireh”, performed by Elevation Worship & Maverick City. It’s just a YouTube search away if you want to give it a go.

***around the 6:10 mark (there’s a lot of spirit-filled soul scripting that’s so nourishing to me at this juncture!) Naomi Raine recounts, “if he dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor, how much more will he clothe you?”. 
And that’s where the tears start, as shown in pic 2. I spare you the full come apart sobbing that follows shortly after. 

So today in the hammock, where I’m safely held, I asked God, why of all the beautiful lyrics is this the one that keeps leveling me and then resurrecting me in hope?

God said it’s not the physical clothes you needed a reminder on, it’s the spiritual.

Then led me here:
“She is clothed in strength & dignity. She laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 35:21

Guys, it’s been a real stormy season and I am thankful God is constantly working out the come back story. And using friends to make sure I don’t forget it. 

Be blessed! 🙏🏼

PS - you can see more about this intentionally watching out for little resurrections by checking out Monday’s video in @holisticfaithlifestyle feed. 🌱

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New life popping up through the old, raggedy edged New life popping up through the old, raggedy edged life counts as my first little resurrections experience this Holy Week.

I’ve struggled to keep this “easy to grow” “low maintenance” plant happy. But soon after I recorded this week’s Easter Meditation with the challenge to look for #littleresurrections, I saw this. And smiled deep.

I see what you did there, Spirit. There’s no failure or shortcoming I create where you aren’t present and working it all for good for those who love you.

What little resurrections are you seeing? Share below or tag me in your posts. I crave alllll the goodness!

See the video clip where I explain this idea in yesterday’s post @holisticfaithlifestyle. 

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Today's Holistic Faith Meditation includes a post- Today's Holistic Faith Meditation includes a post-practice encouragement to look for small resurrections during Holy Week. 

Check out this clip for what I mean by that and why asking the Spirit for this awareness brings recurring renewal.

I'll be posting some of what Spirit brings to my awareness throughout the week. Tag @holisticfaithlifestyle if you do the same!

See the full video: 
1) Click the link in @holisticfaithlifestyle profile. 
2) Choose the YouTube Meditations button.

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“When I make it happen.” Staying in touch wit “When I make it happen.”

Staying in touch with God, holding awareness, and praying continually is incredibly good. But we need a balance of foundational, focused, sit down, quiet Bible study time. So necessary for staying grounded! And it only happens when we make it happen.

The Ultimate Bundles team has created a stack of digital study resources specifically for this purpose; intentionally seeking God in all your relationships, roles, seasons, and responsibilities.

To keep the price low, the sale is only open for 4 days & ends tonight at 11:59 pm EST! 

See if it’s right for you. 

👣 Follow the link in @holisticfaithlifestyle profile.

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Throughout the Bible, hyssop is used physically an Throughout the Bible, hyssop is used physically and symbolically. This was highlighted for me this week in Lysa Terkeurst’s study, “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way.”

In the Old Testament, God instructed the Israelites to use hyssop in ceremonial cleansing, purifying a home infested with mold, and as a paint brush to mark their homes safe or pure as followers of Yahweh to avoid the final and most severe of the 10 Egyptian plagues.

And in a fulfillment of prophecy in the New Testament, Roman soldiers used a branch of hyssop to raise a sponge soaked in wine vinegar to taunt Jesus and exacerbate his thirst as he hung on the cross. 

Lysa used this “purple thread” of hyssop that’s woven through the Bible to illustrate that whether we’re on the receiving end of someone else’s sin or it’s sin we’ve created ourselves, Jesus heals the consequences.

As she talked, I remembered Hyssop’s description and knew there was a meaningful crossover! 

Hyssop’s essence form clears guilt, shame, and self-sabotage, as well as the barriers these emotions create toward receiving abundance. Hyssop is also indicated for those who grew up in guilt-based religious systems which has created obstacles to accessing a relationship with Creator.

As a Christian energy healer, these reminders never stop flooring me. We are loved and healing in every sense of the word has always been key for the Ancient of Days. 

Hyssop can be found in my sister page’s Self-Aid flower essence blend. Self-Aid is a self-sabotage anti-venom & a powerful support for limiting beliefs work. 

Just follow the @commongoodfloweressences profile link for more info!

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