The first Christmas that my husband and I were married, we sent out Christmas cards with a picture of an angel flying above Baby Jesus in the manger, placing a kiss on his precious baby cheek. The inscription read:
Tiny Breath of Heaven, How We Love You So.
I love the concept of the Christ Child as a breath of heaven: the sacred, breath of life that is sweet, gentle and renewing. Much is written this time of year about experiencing the "true meaning of the Christmas season." The phrase borders on being a tired cliche-the heart of the matter is a different story.
This Advent season, God has reminded me repeatedly that it was through the coming of Christ, as a tiny baby, that God clothed himself in humanity and experienced the trials and triumphs and challenges of human existence. It is because God so loved the world that he sent his only Son; not only to die but to LIVE. So that whatever trial, whatever emotion, whatever challenge we face, we may rest assured: He understands.
sourceAnd we are not alone.
Scripture teaches us that God is timeless. Therefore Christ's walk 2,000 years ago is as real today as it was so long ago. He has not forgotten. I think He knows the way that a blister feels on tired feet, what salty tears taste like, the weight of disappointment, the bitterness of betrayal.
My eyes this Advent are upon the anniversary of the coming of the Lord to share in my human existence. I would invite you to close your eyes, and think of the heaviest burden you carry, and then feel the true miracle of Christmas; that the One who loves you more than you can possibly imagine, was born to earth to understand your walk, to empathize, and to reconcile you to God the Father. To be your Savior.
Oh tiny Breath of Heaven, how we love you so.
Peace and Blessings this Christmas season.
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You just lifted my heart! Merry days and brightest blessings...
Jenny
Gosh, this post was for me this morning. I trust that God IS feeling "my salty tears" this morning and will give me a Christmas Miracle...
"Walk in Hope and Wear Your Faith Like a Shield"
AMEN.
this is so beautiful, just beautiful.
thank you for sharing with me.
merry christmas to you and your growing family!
Needed it too! Thank you.
You wrote that beautifully! I too was pregant during the Christmas season a few years ago and it really connected me to Mary that year. The song, "Mary Did YOu Know", brought tears to my eyes each time I heard it. She was carry the Christ child and I was carrying one of his future servants. It was neat. I hope you feel the same!!
What a precious post! I truly wish you and yours the merriest and happiest of blessings this Christmas, Erin!!
For such a young thing (;-) you do have a nice way with your thoughts and words. It is a treat coming to your site and reading your inspirations. At least that is what I call them b/c they do inspire me to pause, reflect, and be ever so thank ful.
Merry Christmas!
HE has not forgotten! Such a beautiful post! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
What a gift our Savior is!
Hope your Christmas was lovely.
There is such a deep meaning in Christ coming to us as an infant isn't there? Love this post.
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