Ready or not…here I come.
Classic line from a child’s game, right?
I think it’s the perfect way to start our journey of Advent.
Readiness. How is one to get ready? Are we ever really ready?
We rush around getting ready for “Christmas” by buying, baking, and decorating. We’re experts in the “rush and hurry” department.
But in our hearts and minds, in our homes, and in our actions, have made room to receive this amazing give that is full of promise and saturated with peace?
He’s coming ready or not. Let’s be ready.
Loving and giving God, giver of all gifts. You know what is on our list, but you know what we truly need. In this season where the focus is often on the trappings and externals, we want to focus (oh how hard that is) and make room for the gift of your son, your self. May the mystery of what that is and how that is unfold and bring us into deeper trust and faith. Show us the path that leads to readiness and help us to walk in it. Amen.
Pot of Manna 