It’s that time of year again. “Bah Humbug!” declared Mr. Scrooge.
Our sermon today started on that same note.
See my poetic notes below.
Rev. Steve Hundley
Madison Valley Presbyterian Church
Ennis, Montana
12-6-20
“Here We Go…”
“Well, here we go again,”
The woman spoke with regret.
The Christmas season has arrived –
We must prepare lest we forget.
Prepare for peace on earth –
Prepare for goodwill toward men.
But will we feel the peace?
Will there be good will again?
This year seems so very strange.
It’s hard to enter with trust
The coming of the Christ Child.
But trust and hope we must!!
God’s chosen people felt
The same worn-out feeling of despair.
They wee caught in the wilderness,
Feeling God was no longer there.
In this time of pandemic,
We’re tired of this quarantine.
The pain and struggles continue.
What does all this mean?
Are we caving in to hopelessness?
Can’t we remember God is good?
We must live hearing His promise
And believe He’ll save us as He said He would.
If we have ears to hear
And we have eyes to see,
Know God’s message, “Here we go anew,”
Is meant for you and me.
God has the power to get us out
Of this situation we’re in.
Believe! Have faith in God.
Carry His hope. Carry His light within.
Share that light with others.
Walk in His way and then you’ll know
The peace and trust Jesus brings.
“Here we go anew!” Let it glow.
Advent is about preparing room
For something new at our place.
So stay alert and wait with faith.
God is coming in Christ – Clear a space!
Amen
Our friend, Jim Forsberg, sang this beautiful song
today in church, accompanied by his guitar
(sung here by the marvelous Susan Boyle).
The words are so beautiful.
Be sure to click on that link and enjoy.
Prayer of Confession:
“Merciful God, always with us, always coming: We confess that we do not know how to prepare for Your Advent. We have forgotten how to hope in miracles; we have been distracted by the challenges of the past nine months. Forgive us, O God. Grant to us the simple wonder of the shepherds, the intelligent courage of the Magi, and the patient faith of Mary and Joseph that we may rediscover the good news of the child born for us. Amen”
Happy Advent.
No “Bah Humbug” here!
Thanks for visiting JanBeek today.
I pray your Sunday was a lovely one.
Thanks for all your love-filled comments on the
“Dogs in Heaven?” post yesterday.
My friend, Fran appreciates all your prayers.
May your week be blessed indeed.
Bee well!!
Comments on: "Bah Humbug!" (14)
A great post! No time for Bah Humbug! Life is too short for that!!
You’re absolutely right! Have a splendid week <3
AMEN!
Love the post!!
Thank you, {{{Charlotte}}} – I appreciate your visit and taking time to comment. <3
Thank you, {{{Charlotte}}} <3
Thank you Jan! Great post.
Thank you, Susan. I hope your season is bright – and your week is starting off well. Bee well!! <3
Thank you Jan. Hope you and Bob are having a great week too. Love you both 😘
Our “great week” will include Bob’s angiogram tomorrow early morning. Headed to BZN tonight to spend the night and be there early – on time- at 7:15 am! Prayers appreciated.
Beautiful!
Thanks so much, {{{Carol}}} <3 Have a great week. No time for Humbug!
Enjoyed this post alot! Put joy out there and it will somehow find its way back to you.
Thank you for that reassuring comment, dear friend. I know you’re right. I hang my hope on that! <3