It’s Monday morning and I have a doctor appointment to unplug my ears, check a nagging cough, pick up some mending from my Jewish tailor and shop for groceries at Wegman’s. But before my travels, I look outside my back kitchen window to a stunning scene.
It’s been a sorrowful month with the death of my best friend Ken. Then returning from Vegas helping Fr. Erick to learn that his precious daughter was murdered. And no live Christmas tree this year because all the tree farms we sold out while I was away helping another parish.
Lord, I need your comfort and peace. So, this morning, the Lord revealed His glory with this magnificent sunrise glowing through the trees.
Take a moment to chill and bathe in the beauty of this scene. You may feel exhausted, burned-out or simply sad and in tears. Stop, gaze and relax at this moment and let the light of Christ’s love fill you with comfort and peace.
Lord, I pray for all my Sonshine Friends that this Christmas will find them in your tender arms. Filled with the joy that you came into our world to be a sign of hope when we are in despair.
