This Christmas is especially meaningful for me because I have waited and worked hard to be somehow worthy of receiving who is to come. It has been a year of bringing to light all darkness—of finding people from my past walking by so I can forgive them in an instant (though some didn't ask nor seemed to deserve it) or muster the courage to face their darkness (as with he-who-must-not-be
-named yesterday); of discovering the roots of all my struggles with sin and pain so I can bring them to Jesus to heal; and of sharing in His experience by embracing suffering and following His humility and charity. For all these things, I discovered how God works and how His grace allows and protects.
I've come undone by choosing "the road less travelled"—away from all the lies of worldly happiness—so I may travel light. No more sad goodbyes as I've said them; no more words left unspoken as I have mostly apologized and forgiven. Never again looking back, I step ahead towards the light with a heart full of trust. This Christmas, I choose to journey Christ who is my way, my truth, and my life. From barren deserts, I trust that He will lead me to God's promised land where I will thrive in an abundance of love, peace, and joy. All good things come to those who love Him.
Thank you, Mama Mary and St. Joseph for leading me to your son.
Merry Christmas!
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