When I think about the Christmas story. It begins rather horrendously: a child born to an unwed mother; a father who opted to take his betrothed into his house despite him not being the father instead of having her stoned to death; and shortly after his birth in a stable his family had to flee the country or he would be killed. Yet Jesus still managed to grow up and carry out his mission. If one were looking for omens, the beginning of his life would not predict a successful outcome. It is as though there were all these opposing forces to him even having the chance of making it in one piece through his first year of life, let alone go on to carry out his mission of love and forgiveness. Perhaps the way that Jesus was protected through warnings and angels is a sign that we are protected the same way. When God’s will is meant to be, it is meant to be, end of story. It is clearly not smooth sailing or without adversity, but aligning ourselves with God gives us a fighting chance that the mission of our hearts will win out. God offers the protection of our hearts. As far as we know Jesus did not spend his life being bitter or cruel to those who sought to bring him harm. Quite the reverse he preached a message of forgiveness as many times as needed and then some. Despite his disparaging beginnings God protected his heart which encapsulated his mission so it would be able to carry on. And because of the adversity experienced, it makes his message that much more powerful. I find comfort in knowing and having experienced my heart under the protection of God. I remember it when I am able to see that despite my own disparaging beginnings, I am connected to my wholeness and the love in my heart which is as close as my breath.
Be From Protection!
on December 25, 2016My prayer for us is the willingness to trust that no matter what we experience in life, God protects our heart and nothing can undo the love that resides there every moment of every day.
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Love you, Colleen. You are a phenomenal woman! ❤️
Thank you Laura, Merry Christmas!