Christmas... Without our effort.

Whether we are joyful or sad,
The angels announce good news to us.
Whether we know harmony or conflict,
The Prince of Peace comes to us.
Whether we are faithful of fearful,
The Lord of love becomes one of us.
Whether we are wise or foolish,
God's word becomes flesh for us.
Tonight, without our effort,
God comes to us.
So, like shepherds startled by brilliance and awakened with a song,
We come to the manger for a blessing.

(My dear friend Lynsye sent this to me last night. It's from a litany read at the Christmas Eve service at Andrews University)