Today, we’re getting ready for Christmas Day…baking some cookies (from readymade cookie dough), wrapping presents, (I’m) sewing a last-minute gift, and we will soon be braving the Asian supermarket crowd as we shop for our Chinese Hot Pot dinner tomorrow night. That’s about as crazy as it gets around here. I am overwhelmed with emotion by the amount of His blessings, of which I so do not deserve.
God, grant us the grace to be patient and vigilant
In watching, waiting, and listening attentively.
So that we won’t miss Christ
When he comes knocking at our door.
Remove whatever hinders us from receiving
The gifts which the Savior brings—
Joy, peace, justice, mercy, love …
These are the gifts we are to share
With the downtrodden, the oppressed,
The outcasts, the weak, and the defenseless.
Christ, you are the hope of all peoples,
The wisdom who teaches and guides us,
The wonderful Counselor who encourages and consoles,
The Prince of Peace who calms our troubled minds
And restless spirits—
Granting us true inner peace.
{Read the full prayer by MY Lee here.}
Wishing you a joyful, peaceful and cozy Christmas.
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Merry Christmas and a blessed new year ahead to you & family!