Advent Joy

Have I lost my joy? Let me check.....

hmmm......

Yes, I think I have. It must be here somewhere, buried under Christmas decorations, schoolbooks, cookbooks, and laundry.....

Do you need an Advent Attitude Check? Maybe you should read this article from the Georgia Bulletin. It hit home for me even though I have been trying to keep preparations simple and convenient.

I am such a Martha at times. Although I think that if Jesus were really in my home, I would be sitting at his feet letting the dishes wait. Trouble is, He's hard to see here. I know He's there in my children and my husband. I know He's at the church waiting for me to drop in. I'm so looking forward to celebrating His birth with my family, and I love preparing for it, but I'm finding it a bit hard to do on top of just daily living.

I'm pretty sure I know the answer to the problem. Pray more, not less.

Dear Sweet Jesus, in these last days before your birthday, help us to look for our joy in You and Your coming. Help us to be joyful in the present knowing that you are with us always. Help us to take time for the better part of sitting at your feet and worshipping you while the world waits. Help us to love You better each day in all we do. Amen.