IT IS NOT OVER
It is not over,
this birthing.
There are always newer skies
into which
God can throw stars.
When we begin to think
that we can predict the Advent of God,
that we can box the Christ
in a stable in Bethlehem,
that’s just the time
that God will be born
in a place we can’t imagine and won’t believe.
Those who wait for God
watch with their hearts and not their eyes,
listening
always listening
for angel words.
Poem by Ann Weems
“Kneeling in Bethlehem” (1987)
From our family to all of you - May Christ's advent bring newness of heart
and much joy to you this Christmas
The nativity ornament in the photo was given to my husband by his Sunday School teacher when he was just a little guy.
3 comments:
What a treasure that ornament is...and I reminder that I once had something very similar.
Lovely advent poem!
that leaves me a little in awe. I think that's the point... thanks for the treasure today, Mom.
What a wonderful memory the ornament is. . .
and Merry Christmas to you too and to your family!
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