This is the craziest season for me at work, as it is for so
many of us. And with our family, we have
tried to create space. Carving out time
to reflect, to capture sacred moments, to create memories we all treasure. I
long to instill the sense of wonder and anticipation in my kids hearts that
Christmas holds for me.
So nightly we stop, and read together. light the advent
candles, and tell the story through a special book that helps us build
anticipation around the celebration of Christ’s birth.. But sometimes, this
intended time of quiet and reflection, is chaotic and wrought with not-so-proud
parenting moments… (like when my voice rises… and not in song… )
But tonight I was reminded why we press through the chaos to
read the story, again, and again, and again…
We got to the part in the book where the door opens to
reveal the picture of the angels visiting the Shepherds, when Julianna who is
still learning to read piped up and said…”I bring you good news of great joy
that will be for all people. Today in
the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord!”
Her joy at this simple statement, is the anchor that has a
hold of the deepest part of my heart, for there is no greater joy. No greater
news. As I hear their laughter, and
struggle through the chaos of the daily routine, I pray for more of these
glimpses of unending joy.
May this joy grab hold of your heart and mine this season
and every day the same… for there is no greater name....”He is Christ the
Lord!”
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