Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Dear God,

I stepped inside this day with a smile on my face.  In the dark hours of this morning, I found joy in December 1, Advent time.  Every year I do the same thing.  My situation has not always been a happy one, one year I had just been diagnosed with breast cancer.  Another year my oldest teenage daughter decided to go live with her father.  There have been other years of hardship but this day always brings solace, hope and love.  I find comfort in this day.

Some may not need a time of preparation for Christmas but I do.  I need to make space in my soul for your living, breathing spirit.  I need to clean out all the dark corners too.  I want to be ready, prepared, settled, cleansed and open to your coming.  I need you to come.

Living, Loving God,

thank you

for the season

of Advent.

Thank you

for reminding us

of the need

for spiritual growth

and renewal.

Thank you

for making way

for Jesus

to come

to me

once again.

Love, Andrea