I came across this beautiful affirmation which seemed so relevant to me this Christmas Eve:
I believe that Christmas is more than a time for parties and ornaments; it is a time for remembering Christ and the incarnation of God’s love in human flesh.
I believe there are gifts more important than the ones under the Christmas tree, the things we teach our children, the way we share ourselves with friends, and the industry with which we set about reshaping the world in our time.
I believe that the finest carols are often sung by the poorest voices; from hearts made warm by the wonder of the season.
I believe in the angel’s message that we should not be afraid—that the Child of Bethlehem is able to overcome all anxieties and insecurities.
I believe in prayer and quietness as a way of appropriating Christmas—that if I wait in silence I will experience the presence of the one born in the manger, for he lives today as surely as he lived then.
I believe in going away from Christmas as the wise men went: "another way." I want to be different when these days are past — more centered, more thoughtful, more caring.
And I believe God will help me. Amen.
Here's my favorite Christmas carol - O, Holy Night - what a beautiful melody:
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I believe there are gifts more important than the ones under the Christmas tree, the things we teach our children, the way we share ourselves with friends, and the industry with which we set about reshaping the world in our time.
I believe that the finest carols are often sung by the poorest voices; from hearts made warm by the wonder of the season.
I believe in the angel’s message that we should not be afraid—that the Child of Bethlehem is able to overcome all anxieties and insecurities.
I believe in prayer and quietness as a way of appropriating Christmas—that if I wait in silence I will experience the presence of the one born in the manger, for he lives today as surely as he lived then.
I believe in going away from Christmas as the wise men went: "another way." I want to be different when these days are past — more centered, more thoughtful, more caring.
And I believe God will help me. Amen.
Here's my favorite Christmas carol - O, Holy Night - what a beautiful melody:
Celtic Woman / Chloe Agnew - ''O Holy Night'' - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
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6 comments:
missed this the most Corinne..the quiet tranquility of your words and the lessons in them:)
(((hugs))) Merry Christmas dear friend:)
MAy god bless you and yours:)
love and warm wishes:)
Merry Christmas and God Bless, Corinne!
Huggs
Vidya
Hi Corinne,
It has been a while since I visited here. Have a lot of catching up to do. :-)
Want to wish you, your family and friends a very Merry Christmas.
All the best,
Raja
Mary Christmas
Thanks Corinne, I really needed this beautiful post, it's been a rough and tumble week with a near miss on icy roads and incredible blessings for me and another car in the ditch with a sign that said "All O.K." when I went to check on the car. Then I found $100 bill on the floor at Walmart, initially feeling lucky then thinking someone is really going to miss that money at xmas so I turned it in ,the manager said someone was franticlly looking for it. So even though we are alone this xmas the love of God and online community is there for us, Thanks Merry Christmas Lorena
Beautiful song. Thanks for sharing Corinne. Wish you and Jose compliments of the season. Hope you had a lovely Christmas. Love and Hugs...
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