1. What is your favorite Christmas memory? 2. What is your least favorite memory? 3. Why are the holidays so difficult for you or another? 4. What is your focus regarding the holidays? 5. Read Mark 13: 24-37. Jesus said to expect His return - at any time. If He comes at 5:00pm today, will you be ready? Why or why not? 6. Have you done as He asked? In what ways? 7. Read Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3. In what ways have you fallen short? 8. What is the most difficult part for you in being ready for Christ’s return? Prayer for the Week:  Merciful God, we confess that we do not know how to prepare for Advent. We have forgotten your miracles. We have ignored the promises of your kingdom. We keep getting distracted by all the busyness of the season. Forgive us, we pray. Grant us the simplicity of the Manger and the good news that a child has been born for us. We ask that you make us ready for His coming. Amen.