It has been a wonderful Advent and Christmas season. I feel blessed by so many incredible worship services and meaningful moments with family and friends. I loved seeing the excitement in my children as they sang Christmas songs, learned their lines for the Christmas play, and opened all their presents. I certainly felt blessed.
As a pastor, I love working to create these moments, but in the end, I am unable to create joy in someone else. I can share the Good News. I can offer opportunities for people to hear the Good News, but I can't force someone to receive the God's promise or be filled with joy. Each person has to leave room for Christ. We have to decide if we are going to continue carrying the burdens of the world or if we are going to trust in an ancient promise.
Sometimes I think adults get too lost in the cares of this world. Anyone can be defeated by their problems. There are so many difficulties we face everyday. Sometimes even the smallest things can weigh on us. Children, on the other hand, often have the ability to let go. They can trust in a good promise, and they can live in the moment.
I hope we can all learn to trust that God is with us. I loved watching each of my boys discover that this year. Even my youngest, who doesn't understand any Biblical teaching, is learning to trust that he is not alone.
Today let us leave room for the love God offers. Let's let go of the fear that holds us back and trust in the wonderful promise that we are always loved.
Blessings!
Brian Ward
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