<p>As Christmas draws near, take a quiet moment to pause, breathe, and listen.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Girlfriends</em>, Danielle Bean shares the reflection portion from <strong>Session Three of the Advent Prayer Series</strong>, centered on the shepherds’ encounter with the angels in <strong>Gospel of Luke 2:8–12</strong>.</p><p>This gentle reflection invites us to step away from the noise and pressure of the season and remember the heart of Advent: that Christ comes <em>for you</em>—right into ordinary, messy, real life.</p><p>Whether you’re finishing your to-do list, hiding with a cup of coffee, or carving out a rare moment of stillness, this episode offers space to prepare room for a quieter, deeper joy as Christmas approaches.</p><p>* <em>A peaceful pause for the final days of Advent</em></p><p>* <em>Rooted in Scripture and ordinary grace</em></p><p>* <em>An invitation to rest, return, and rejoice</em></p><p>Subscribe at daniellebean.substack.com</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">daniellebean.substack.com/subscribe</a>