It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angels' voices
O night divine O night when Christ was born
I sat yesterday morning in church sandwiched between my two boys, half listening to the music and thinking about what I needed to do when I got home. A woman stood up to sing "O Holy Night" and I was struck by the beauty of the song. In particular the line "fall on your knees" struck me. I thought, when was the we last time I fell on my knees in adoration of my Saviour? When was the last time I really was in awe of what He did and continues to do? It is not like I am not intentional or don't think about these things. I pray, read, ponder and am grateful. I think it is that some things are so familiar that we get used to them. How can I ever get used to God taking on flesh and conquering death? Yet, I do.... so today my gratitude list is about all the things in my life that are familiar, that I see daily and take for granted at times. May we prepare to be a womb for our Savior and may we fall down at his manger this week in gratitude for all he has done.......
81. I am grateful that I have been loved
82. I am grateful that I can sit in Church without fear, unlike many people in this world.
We read stories like these every morning and are grateful.
83. I am thankful that I have never had to see my children go hungry, or worry where the food will come from like so many other mothers
84. I am grateful that I can educate my children at home and for those who have gone before me so I could do this.
85. I am grateful to be warm, to have a roof over my head, as many people are without a home.
86. I am grateful for words, for books that are everywhere in this house. I am able to read and soak up what they have to offer.
87. I am grateful that the Lord has taken all my selfish "I will nevers" (homeschool, go on the mission field, adopt, etc.) and gently changed my heart and blessed me beyond what I could ever imagine by His grace.
88. I am grateful for the beauty that surrounds us daily, the birds, trees, sky, all proclaiming His glory.
89. I am grateful that I am a mother and a wife.
90. Most of all I am grateful that "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us"
(John 1:14)
May you all have a wondeful Christmas!
What a beautiful list, that song is such an anthem, it is amazing, the 'crescendo' to such a statement is wonderful. I'm teared up singing it in my head just now. Thanks for such a reminder, to read through the words. Have a wonderful day-- and a Blessed Christmas-
ReplyDeleteHymns have such power sometimes.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
What a very sweet post! That line, "fall on our knees", has always gotten to me too!
ReplyDeleteAmy, I loved reading your thoughtful list. I also have two boys (ages 6.5 and 8) who like to sandwich me in:) "O Holy Night" is also one of my favorite Christmas songs. I pray that my life is filled with more adoration and awe. Sometimes it is hard when the boys are being rambunctious (especially the week of Christmas!) I want to savor the moments that I feel close to the Almighty. Thank you for this timely reminder.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Christmas...
hey mom, not to burst your bubble but i was born on the 23rd not the 22nd. today is my birthday. lol.
ReplyDeleteoops commented on the wrong post. was up too late. cant focus. aaah!
ReplyDeleteOK sorry that was me (davis) and i thought i was signed in to my google account. apparently i wasnt. yours truly. davis
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