This Advent let’s go to Bethlehem

and see this thing that the Lord has
made known to us.

In the midst of shopping sprees

let’s ponder in our hearts the Gift of Gifts.

Through the tinsel

let’s look for the gold of the Christmas Star.

In the excitement and confusion, in the merry chaos

let’s listen for the brush of angels’ wings.

This Advent, let’s go to Bethlehem and find our kneeling places.

Ann Weems
“Kneeling in Bethlehem”
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