Monday, November 26, 2018

Dear God,

I feel the rush of excitement as I think about Advent, such a wondrous time of preparation to receive Jesus again like the first time.  I feel a bigger space opening up in my soul to allow all the preparations to begin.  This Advent I want a softer heart, a listening ear and a ready-to-help spirit.

In my soul I know how vital Advent is because I have way too many other "things" cluttering my faith path.  Advent is a special call for my soul.  "Are you ready?"  It asks and, of course, I say, "Not yet but I'm working on it. 

How can a cluttered, dusty, worrisome soul have space for the pure love of Jesus?  Like the inn on that first Christmas, I almost hear myself say, "Sorry no room here."  I want to make room.  I want to clean up.  I want to sweep away all the impurities, open all the windows and doors and make a worthy space for the wondrous savior.  Advent gives me the opportunity.

How grateful
I am
for Advent,
O Lord.
Thank you
for time
to get ready.
Thank you
for promising
to come.

Love, Andrea