“If, as Herod, we fill our lives with things, and again with things; if we consider ourselves so unimportant that we must fill every moment of our lives with action, when will we have the time to make the long, slow journey across the desert as did the Magi? Or sit and watch the stars as did the shepherds? Or brood over the coming of the child as did Mary? For each of us, there is a desert to travel. A star to discover. And a being within ourselves to bring to life.” Author Unknown
This is how my friend, Monica, begins a recent post on her blog, Everyday Simple Abundance. I highly encourage you to read the rest, then take a moment to be still and reflect on what Advent means. Her words are beautiful, convicting and enlightening.
Angie,
I can’t find your email address anywhere tonight, but I was thinking of you on our drive Wednesday and wanted to send this to you. I have a CD of songs that I play when I want to pick myself up, and this is the first song on that CD. The second it came on, I thought, I need to send the lyrics to you.
How Do I Keep From Singing by Chris Tomlin
There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring
And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling
How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing
I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives
And I will walk with You
Knowing You’ll see me through
And sing the songs You give
I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing ’cause You pick me up
Sing ’cause You’re there
I can sing ’cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I’ll sing with the angels
And the saints around the throne
Be Strong and Courageous! We’ll be praying for you and your family this week.
Kristin