Little children, let's not love with words or speech but with action and truth.
I end this week as I began it: asking how I can possibly make a difference in a world of violence, war, and suffering. Where is the joy? The online post today reminds me that its all about love. "Jesus' birth is all about the love of God 'radiating through human flesh and blood' (page 73,Singing Mary's Song)." I ask God to allow me to taste, feel, see, smell, and hear that love today.
I spent an hour ringing a Salvation Army Bell today. Such a small thing to do. I am always heartened by the generosity of the people in my small town. I love to see the little children dropping their coins in the buckets. I have learned that I can't tell by a person's appearance whether they will give. I receive a joyful blessing in the faces of all those folks coming and going about their Christmas shopping today.
Reflection Time for Saturday, Week Three
- What difference does the birth of Jesus make to the world?
- What circumstances can be different? How?
Prayer for Saturday, Week Three
Thank you, O God, for those humble servants who have dedicated their lives to be Christ's servants in service to others. Help us to discover the joy that such service can bring. May this be the Advent that we hear the call of Christ to a new level of discipleship. Amen.
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