Waiting

Have you noticed how dark it is these days?  At supper time it feels like midnight, and I can’t say I like it. It makes me long for those long summer evenings of sunshine and blue skies. But we’ll have to wait another 6 months for those to return!  I love how, in our northern hemisphere, our physical and spiritual worlds cooperate, stirring up longing for light as we wait in the darkness. For Advent begins in the dark.

In these 4 weeks of Advent leading up to Christmas, we consider the darkness of a world in need and long for God’s light to beak in. We wait with intention and expectation! Instead of being carried along by the hustle, bustle and frenzy that can so easily overwhelm us, we take time to look and listen for God’s presence. We engage in expectant practices of lighting candles, hearing God’s promises, singing our longing and praise, and waiting on God in prayer.

Join as this season and we wait for the One who comes!