Often, loving your neighbor requires preparation. Today's prayer action from this year's Advent Devotional is a great way to do that (see the whole devotional here):
"As we get ready to celebrate again the birth of Jesus, we sometimes get very busy. Today, take a ten-minute break. Sit quietly. If it helps you to concentrate, look at your Advent wreath. Pray, asking God's help to bring quiet and calm to a busy world."