“This is the month which brings all manner of joy…
Lo! The First-born has opened unto us
the feast of His coming as
a treasure-house.”
Ephraim The Syrian's Hymns on the Nativity
Joy tip-toes softly, stealing into hearts, warming
homes, lifting spirits. Who doesn’t need joy these days? We all know the song: “We
need a little Christmas, right this very minute…” yet I wager it is wonder and
joy that our hearts most long for.
On this first Sunday of Advent intentionally
name your longing for this season- beyond hand-knit sweaters and Christmas
cookie swaps. Take time to consider your heart and what you are hoping for. Dare
to peer into the Manger for the treasures held there. Open wide your heart to
Him and let the joys He has to offer fill your soul this Advent. And
then, go, share the joy and love you find. Our world is waiting for us to bring
the gifts this Babe in the manger bears.
"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
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