Whew. December. Can you believe it?
I've felt quiet, as I'm sure is obvious from my lack of presence in this space, these last few weeks. I have goals to update you on, Advent traditions to share, and Christmas crafting to celebrate (though I suppose those handmade happys will have to wait until they've been unwrapped).
I've been listening to this song quite a bit. It is one of my all time favorites.
It seems fitting for this season. I feel like our life is quieting, building, readying for the birth of our King. There is sorrow in this season for me and while there is great, great, great joy, there is a small part of me that does wish for a river to skate away on. Instead, I will dig into this place, rejoice in my role as mama, wife, daughter, friend; prepare my heart for the coming of Christ; believe that we have joy which no one can take away.
20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.21 A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. (John 16:20-22)
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