Sunday, December 23, 2018

Dear God,

I pulled the olive wood figure of Joseph from the drawer and placed him near the stable.  A man of faith and trust, he was most natural to join all the others where Christ was born and will be born again this year.  As the light of the candle fell upon him, I thought how much the story could have be different if it were not for him gracious man.  Joseph, a teacher of faith and love and grace.

Each early morning as I add one more character to the site of the holy birth, I well up with joy and anticipation.  This solitary time makes faith increase inside me and I overflow with thanksgiving.  Come, Christmas, come and may I be ready to receive so I can give!

Blessed Lord,
thank you
for this
very special season.
I am blessed,
so very blessed.
You are God;
there is none like you.

Love always, Andrea