Dear Faith Family,
One of my favorite parts of the build-up to Christmas is the music that fills the airways, our homes, and our gathered times. Even as I write this note, the songs of Christmas permeate my compact home "office."
There is just something about this seasonal music that even the instrumental melodies are enough to awaken in me a spirit of joy and peace and goodwill. A spirit most needed in this (albeit a little less) cluttered (but certainly not less) chaotic time of this particular year.
And while the simple tonal structure of these classic tunes is enough to engender the spirit of the holidays, I believe the reason for this power stems from the words we (at least me) sing in route. Even without thinking, the depth of humanity's longing and the divine actions expressed in these familiar choruses strike our core, kindling our fallen nature to its God-created warmth.
My encouragement over these next few weeks as we listen and sing together these recognizable songs of the season is to consider why they make us feel the way they do. Listen to the words that express the deepest cries of need and wonder. Listen, really listen, to the story told of God's action for us and his presence with us--even still.
To help us listen, Chaz has put together an ADVENT PLAYLIST. Click here to sing along and listen with your faith family.
May we have ears to hear what the Spirit says to our church, especially in this season.
Love you, faith family. God bless!