Monday 16 December 2013

Advent Journey: On Trust


It makes me smile so much to look at this picture - taken in the Eoropie dunes one warm August afternoon. A last fling with Summer, before school went back. I remember how much he laughed and squealed with delight - running and leaping of the edge with sheer abandon - completely trusting that the deep sand would provide a soft landing. I recall too how he urged to me try it - to let go and jump. "It's just the best fun! You don't hurt yourself" he assured me. I knew that - I remembered that feeling from my own childhood. Oh - I tried, I gave it a go - I lumbered forward, self-consciously and pushed off the edge of the dune, but I held back just at the last second, and I only jumped a little way. Too scared? Too stiff? Too grounded? Yes - all these things I suppose, but that's what happens as you get older.

We have just over a week of Advent left now. The great day is drawing closer, and it's really getting quite exciting. This is the week when people will be busiest. Christmas parties, concerts, Carol singing, end of term treats, last days for posting. Time to really be getting organised now.

As I focus on my journey, I feel my anticipation growing. Christ is coming! The Nativity Story has never been so clear and relevant to me before. I am in awe at the thought of God coming to Earth as a helpless baby - born to a woman. That he lived among us, ordinary folk and experienced life with us! Later, in His ministry, He sought out and helped people on the margins of society. People on the edge, jumped into His arms with joy, while those with status and power stood back and plotted to stop Him.

The time is drawing near - I stand on the edge of that dune, and I know and trust with all my heart that when I jump, He will catch me. Ready? 1,2,3 - Go!

10 comments:

  1. What a wonderful journey, you are such a skilled writer I feel as if I am walking every step with you. God bless.

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    1. Thank you - I have to say that I think God gets the credit, because I never seem to know what I will write each day until I sit down to start xxx

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  2. Amen! I am jumping with you. :)

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  3. Wonderful photo! Thank you for reminding us all of the true wonder of Christmas. xxx

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    1. You're welcome Tina - thanks for being here x

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  4. Oh to be young :) Seeing a summer photo while it's snowing is such a fond memory of days gone by. Just yesterday I was only in my teens, at least it feels like it in my mind. Loved this post and one week to go-to prepare and ready!

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    1. Hi Karen - it's great to look back on the warm summer days - especially in this gale. Hope you are keeping warm xxx

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  5. Jacqui, I am really enjoying your thought provoking Advent posts. xxxxx

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  6. Great to have you along Deb - thanks for the support xx

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