Make Room

 

I've had this notebook for 7 years. It's actually a ripped-out page inside that I liked, and perfect for the Advent season. The notebook is actually a devotional for Advent that I used those years ago. Why have I kept it? Because if you're anything like me, I find a need or think that there may be a need in the future. 

Last year I did use it since the days and timing of Advent synced exactly as it did in this notebook. Glad I kept it; I thought to myself. 

This quote from Our Lady depicted in the Gospel of Luke 1:38, surrounds the Advent season, and prior as emulating Mary being obedient, willing, and in love with God's will, fully open and receptive to His will. Without it, we wouldn't be celebrating Christmas. We wouldn't be blessed with Jesus' human presence on earth. 

So, it's the first Sunday of Advent. A new liturgical year and season. What grace bestows and waits for us, this year, this season, this Advent, and Christmas. 

I'm currently listening to Casting Crows- 'Make Room' and stumbled upon it last year right before Christmas day, busy wrapping presents. The song gave me such peace and contentment amidst cutting, taping, organizing and knowing it would be a different and quieter Christmas.

 It still gives me this peaceful stillness, hope and a warm invitation. "Is there room in your heart? Is there room in your heart for God to write His story?" Mary did just that, and it's for us to make space, room for God in our lives and especially in preparation for Christmas.