Go. Whisper the trees. They are my ally on this walk in the woods.
Sometimes December 1st seems like the start of a race towards Christmas. Towards accomplishing. Towards balancing a hundred tasks.
But when I walk in the woods, my goal becomes noticing.
“Go slowly. Wait.” That’s the tickle in my ear, the words that swirl in the wind around me.
“Anticipating. Delighting.” These are the words that push against my expectant soul.
Letting Christmas come towards me.
Not running towards it, exhausted at the finish line.
Letting Christmas come towards me.
A belly swelling, awaiting new birth.
Go slowly.
The invitation has been extended.
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Advent Photo-a-day
Today is the first day of Advent. The expectant waiting and preparation for the birth of Christ. I’m participating in something new (to me).
The folks at Re-think Church are extending an invitation to “enter this season of Advent with intention and awareness. As we prepare, watch and wait for that wonderful something God is sending our way not just at Christmas, but every single day. “
They provide a word or phrase for each day. We take a picture that captures that word to us. Some days I may just have the photo. Some days I may write a few words (well for me that will probably be most days.)
Want to join?
