The last week before Christmas is always a flurry of
decorating, baking, writing cards, and attending holiday events or gatherings.
As always, God provides a way for us to take a breath and get centered, as
described by the writer of Psalm 8:
When I see the heavens,
the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars
which you arranged,
what are human beings
that you keep them in mind,
mortal creatures
that you care for them?
When we take a moment in this season of Advent to look
outside as the sun is rising, we see the graciousness of first light highlighting
the simple beauty of bare tree branches. When we look up at the night sky, we
can catch a glimpse of the green fuzzy “Christmas comet” streaking across the
heavens. Given the majesty of creation, it is a wonder why God keeps us in mind
and cares for us—and yet, each year we are reminded of God’s great love in the
coming of Emmanuel, God with us.
The rituals we have developed to celebrate the birth of Jesus
are wonderful expressions of our creativity. Let’s also take time to honor the
handiwork of God by looking at the marvels of creation in which we are immersed
and offering our heartfelt awe and gratitude.
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