This morning I'm off to get ready for advent. Every year, I purchase small edible items that have something to do with Christmas (colour, shape, etc.) Starting December 1st, I place one of these items at each person's place setting and a wonderful conversation ensues. The kids love trying to figure out what the meaning is behind the treat I've chosen and how it relates to Christmas. We've had a lot of fun doing this over the years and it has really made the Christmas season come alive in our home.
Along with anticipating Christmas, there is another theme I'd like to carry out over the advent season. The theme of White Christmas.
It's our churches theme for our Christmas Eve Services this year and as I was looking at the invite cards yesterday I spent some time reflecting on what the words White Christmas mean.
The colour white stands for purity and innocence. Words that conjure up images of a new born saviour. Perfect in every way.
White also stands for surrender. And this got me thinking about the colour in a different way.
What if this year, my family and I surrendered are whole hearts to Jesus. Relinquishing our agendas, our hurts, our selfishness. Focusing only on the miracle of His birth. With hands uplifted, receiving fully His hope, peace and love. And then extending this precious gift to others. As snow gently covers the earth, allowing God's grace to fully cover all of us.
A White Christmas.
A measureless gift for myself, for my family, for this world.
