But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law… Galatians 4:4
The Christmas season is upon us, and I do love this time of year! I sit writing this blog listening to Josh Groban Christmas music. I look out the window at 4PM EST, and it is already starting to get dark. That’s the thing about my latitude and longitude here in North America. It starts to get dark really early as we approach Christmas.
That paves the way for an abundance of artificial lights as we decorate for the season. I strung my outdoor lights weeks ago when the weather was a bit more favorable. I lit them just before Thanksgiving- yes, I rush the season. You see at my age, I really don’t know how many more Christmases I’ll get to enjoy. I’m not trying to be maudlin or pessimistic, I am just looking at the reality of the situation. Actually, it makes me cherish every Christmas, indeed every day, more fully.
Given the contentious nature of our culture these days, the Christmas season is a brief respite of joy and hope in a suffering, and often angry world. Today also happens to be the first Sunday of Advent. This Christmas season, this Advent, take pause to cherish each day. We are counting down to Christmas Day, the birthday of Jesus. Celebrate it!
On another happy note, willkommen to my newest German readers! I am so encouraged by your presence!
Prayer: Lord, help us to cherish each day, especially as we celebrate the birth of your son, Jesus.
Reflections of a Counselor 