…and our clinched playoff berth, here’s my salute to my ‘boys!
In Light of Last Night’s Game…
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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Believing: Day 25
that Christmas prayers aren’t just for Christmastime.
An Advent Prayer
by Henri NouwenLord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness,
send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do,
seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day.
We who are anxious over many things
look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways
long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy, seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking light.
To you we say, Come Lord Jesus….
Amen.
The Savior of the World
I heard the screams first and knew immediately it was one of mine. We mothers are gifted like that, so intertwined in spirit with our young that we recognize their voices in a sea of noise. I swallowed hard, looking up from my position by my in-laws’ sink, dripping hands motionless over the counter.
“Brian,” I tried to keep the panic from my voice, “That’s Asher!”
He was up off the couch and running along with several of his family. Out the door. They all moved.
I didn’t.
I couldn’t.
I stood with my hands over my mouth.
Believing: Day 24
That Christmas brings a special beauty all its own.
Believing: Day 23
That He came.
Over the last two days I have received overwhelming and heartbreaking news in the lives of two separate friends. And I have wept. I have shouted. I have punched the leather seats of the car in my frustration. I have shaken my head. I have had to explain to my children. I have lain awake and cried and prayed and struggled.
I’m struggling, and I know they are, too… far more than I.
Because it doesn’t feel like a merry Christmas. It feels awful. heavy. hard.
And I have remembered.