Togetherness, In this time of year when we are in waiting for something to happen or expectation for something we think needs to happen. I will be the first to admit that I sometimes have expectations of this season that usually never works out. I felt like my mom was the queen of making every season wonderful. Now would she say no but to me it was the traditions of the things we did that made the time with family memorable. As we hurry in the bustle of this season I know that yes getting things on Christmas is something we anticipate some with Good and sometimes with uh I am not sure. As each year since I have been married has looked so drastically different. The anticipation of being together with my husband was soo high I wanted to do so much but then was shot down because I expected it to be like I wanted it to be. The presents seem to be less and less of what I want. Making time for my family. I was the one in our family that wanted everyone in my family to open my presents to them first. I was soo excited to see their faces. The gifts I now get are ones that are meaningful and doesn't come showy but truly where my heart is. I want to make a lasting impression on the ones I love and not just what I bought them. As a kid we did Advent I truly thought it was some fun thing that we could light a candle every week but the reading flew over my head. It was just something that we did. I was caught even this year about doing Advent and wanting a reminder so I have one candle this year that reminds me that I need to be present in my life. The anticipation of learning more and more about the Jesus I am growing more in love with hearing him speak to me letting myself just come to be with him and learning.
I love to decorate for Christmas thank you to my mom for that. I have these memories that I have and I love when I see them I remember the anticipation I always had when they would show up every year. They are a treasure and a joy just making the house feel warm. I wonder if God anticipates our arrival just like so many did waiting for his arrival at Christmas? When we think of decorating for Christmas decorate with Jesus in mind. Does it have to be outlandish no. Can you go all out yes. As we think of Christmas are we decorating for Jesus or people. In our Revelation Wellness class today that started me thinking as we prepare a room. We are anticipating HIS Arrival. More and more I anticipate the arrival of people and adventures more than physical things. What can you decorate for Jesus. We can decorate our hearts with LOVE,JOY,PEACE,HOPE and anticipate what God will stir in us this Christmas. Will you anticipate Worry Fear or will you let the Uncompromising love that he chose to bring us. He truly chose Christmas to become Love for us.
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