This is shaping up to be — or at least to seem to be — a December like no other for me. I can’t think of when I’ve been so unprepared for Christmas. Unprepared materially, spiritually and emotionally. Even when I had a job that I let consume too much of my time, I did more to experience what I think of as the Christmas spirit than I have this year.
I don’t prefer how it is this year. I also don’t really understand how it happened.
And yet, in its own strange way, this year’s unfolding of December and the lead up to Christmas is likely exactly what I need and how it’s supposed to be this year.
Otherwise, how could I be at more peace than seems possible without accomplishments to show for it?
Right.
It’ll be my 63rd Christmas. I am still learning to truly accept the gift God offers through Christ.
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