Advent is here! My favorite time of year, and a welcome distraction from the stresses of the end of the semester.
I love advent. I love the hymns, the joy, the excitement, the Christmas gatherings, all of it!
I love decorating, and lights, and snow (well that may not happen this year..).
More importantly the Christmas story is my favorite. The bravery of Mary, the goodness of Joseph, the wonder of the shepherds. How can anyone not love Christmas?
While Lent is often the time when I grow deeper and closer to God, Advent for me as a season of renewed enthusiasm about my faith.
Glory to the New Born King! It fills my soul with warmth, and love, and it pushes me to give, and to love more and more each year. I can not wait for Christmas eve services.
Advent fills my heart with such joy and excitement it is hard for me to contain it.
Preparing my heart for the coming of the King fills me with a joy like no other. I hope to learn how I can better spread that joy through ministry in the coming years. Amen.