Yesterday morning I was up and outside early. It was still dark, people were not moving around and even the squirrels seemed to be sleeping in. I went out to get the newspapers to read with my morning coffee - and what did I see at that early time - stars. Thousands (well, maybe hundreds) of stars, shining and twinkling.
This made me stop for a moment (yes, me in my robe and flip flops) on the driveway, admiring the early morning sky and think of the wonder of it all. To think that 2000 years ago, God chose a simple girl and boy to be the earthly parents of our Saviour.
I think we tend to get caught up in the moment and at times forget what the season is about - celebration of a very special birth. This should be our time of reflection, praise and family. To reflect on what has taken place over the past year (or years), praise for our blessing and remembering that our family is our family - both immediate and extended.
One of the online Facebook applications is "On This Day, God Wants You To Know" and this was the thought that was chosen for me "... that most of your words are unnecessary. All too often you speak simply to fill the space with sound, because you feel too uncomfortable with the silence. But this silence is golden. Only in silence you can hear God speak to you. Only in silence can a real prayer, a heart prayer be born. Next time you start chattering, stop and feel into the silence, feel its shape, its texture, and then slowly and silently say only what really has to be said."
So - to each and every one of my family, take a moment to be silent, to listen to God speaking to you, to reflect upon the season, even waking up early to see the wonderous stars above - and to listen to the stars sing of the wonders of God.
Love, forever and a day
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