Thursday, 9 December 2010

We light our lamps.... We wait expectant

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
Isaiah 40:31

A slow transformation is happening. From the dark womb of winter. A light begins to shine.

A star within begins to glow warm. Eyes are raised. Seeking signs. The path slowly illuminates beneath our feet. We are beginning our journey to Bethlehem from here. This snow laced ground. The terra firma of our souls.

Unraveling, unveiling as blossoming sepals. Us becoming.
Growing into the shape of the journey itself...

Soon there will be a celebration of new life. New hope!

A new covenant.
A new promise.


And with this new light, this new sight we shall see jewels abundant. Shining deep!
Embedded.
Within the clay of everyday life.

Grace imprinted details. His face etched upon every surface.

Every soul...

We light our lamps...

And wait expectant...

"At least in part, what God does to us while we wait is as important as what it is we are waiting for."
John Ortberg


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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous9 December 2010 at 04:59

    love your decorations! and i think that waiting is a joy...

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  2. Mommy Emily9 December 2010 at 20:48

    Grace imprinted details. His face etched upon every surface...

    LOVE this. love it. there is so much grace imprinted on this post. so much peace, glowing in child faces. this is christmas, in us. Christ being born in us. thank you suzy.

    (btw, this is the last imperfect prose before the new year. merry christmas!)

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  3. karen10 December 2010 at 03:34

    beautiful words and oh my goodness your house looks so nice:) that last photo is just perfect. As much as you enjoy seing our summer warmth I love how cozy your white Christmases must be, Ive nevereven seen real snow! (must change that one day!)

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  4. Melissa Campbell10 December 2010 at 08:03

    I love your beautiful way with words. And the hope that shines bright. I'm so glad I stopped by. Many blessings to you and your family this Christmas season.

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  5. alittlebitograce10 December 2010 at 13:52

    i love the handmade ornaments. :)

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  6. livinginbetween13 December 2010 at 03:23

    "At least in part, what God does to us while we wait is as important as what it is we are waiting for."
    John Ortberg

    LOVE that quote. Thank you for sharing it -- such truth in that statement . . . God doesn't waste that waiting period, and for that I am thankful.

    We've been busy making ornaments too. I enjoy so much that part of the Christmas season.

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