In thinking about the rapidly approaching holidays, Christmas in particular, I was reminded of the old song, "Grown Up Christmas List". That got me thinking about what I might wish for for Christmas-- "a prayer is merely a wish turned God-ward". So perhaps this post is actually a prayer...
Dear Santa (God)--
For Christmas this year I would like:
**peace-- in my heart, in my life, in my friends and in the world
**joy-- in my heart, in my life, in my friends and in the world
**a cure for cancer and Alzheimer's--
-----so that no one else may suffer the fate of these awful diseases
**answers to difficult questions
**an end to any form of child abuse or domestic abuse
**for God to reign in every heart
**for my faith to grow (right now, re-commit)
**to be absolutely content
**to learn to trust God more
**to learn again to trust humanity
**for my "babies" to have good health and happiness
**for my churches and their pastors to find growth and feel God mightily in all they do and for all their ministries to thrive, heal and bring many to Christ
**to find love
**for more opportunities to do for others-- hugging more, reaching our more, listening more, loving more,
**for healing of difficult memories surrounding Christmas, so I can again enjoy the beauty and love of this season
**for our world leaders to know Christ, and rule with Christ in their lives and hearts
**for those returning from the war to find peace and healing of memories
**for all wars to end
**to be less reserved and more confident about reaching out to strangers
**a new job where I can use the gifts God gave me and where I can feel appreciated and valued
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I like that hymn too. I'm sorry I missed it. And I missed you at church too. I saw you briefly (well the back of your head) at the little meeting after the service but then I was detained and everyone was gone when I came out. Your post is a good reminder to slow down at this time of year. I think it is our natural tendency to turn inward with the growing darkness but our culture is doing the opposite. Advent, like Lent, can be a time for intentionality, to focus on the light overcoming the darkness. I love the way our sanctuary looks now with the trees, the manger, the star and the purple Prince of Peace banner. It encourages quiet reflection.
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