Today Can be my Silent Night

The warmth perched on my lap soaked into my soul. It was my favorite hour of the week - worship with my man and four little girls. My littlest one intertwined her sticky donut fingers with mine as the lights dimmed for prayer.

Eloquent, hear-felt words rolled off the tongue of the speaker but it was a nearly silent utter that captured my ear. "Thank you, God, for my Daddy. Thank you, God, for my Mommy." Sincere thanksgiving dropped from innocent lips.

Later the pastor would preach a stirring sermon on the devotion of the wisemen. I didn't really hear it. My heart pondered the power of simple praise and the unfettered devotion of the tongue who gives it.

Thank you, God, for my husband.


Thank you, God, for my children.

As I rush around checking lists and creating Christmas joy, may I not forget the joy of climbing into my Daddy's lap to inaudibly mouth words of gratitude. Jesus, may today and every day be a Silent Night.
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16 comments:

  1. Aritha V. December 6, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Thanks for this beautiful post. This is also my prayer today: 'Jesus, may today and every day be a Silent Night.'

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  2. Gwendolyn GageDecember 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Amen! Awesome post, Shannon! How easy it is to get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas time that we forget to slow down, pause and be still before the Lord. Thanks for the reminder. :-)

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  3. Reformed rebelDecember 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Beautiful post Shannon and a great reminder of what it's all about!
    Blessings...Chelle

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  4. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Jedidja, love that we are joining our hearts in prayer! Thanks for stopping by today - I am honored and humbled by your visit.

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  5. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Gwendolyn, my heart is calling for the quiet and this Christmas I'm running after it like it's a White Christmas!

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  6. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Chelle, thanks girlie. Can you believe Christmas is just a bit over three weeks away? :)

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  7. UnknownDecember 7, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Such a nice post and a beautiful reminder of where our hearts need to be focused.

    ~Blessings,
    Rosann

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  8. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I love this reminder to be thankful for what God has blessed us with. So often, we move past those emotions... but we are a blessed people. Thanks for refocusing me today.

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  9. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    Thanks, Rosann!

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  10. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Carey, I am constantly amazed at all the lessons God teaches me through my kids. That alone is a huge blessing!

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  11. TyKes MomDecember 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    This one makes me a little teary-eyed! So precious. I love the innocence and simplicity of children. My daughter is only 18 months old and as she was looking through a Christmas book filled with Santa and presents and manger scenes, I heard her whisper with a smile "Baby Jesus." It is so precious when they remind us of the reason for this bustling time of year. Beautiful!

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  12. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Oh sweet Baby Jesus. That is precious, TyKes Mom! Love it!

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  13. Perspective ParentingDecember 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful! Simple and beautiful. Thank you for the much needed reminder.

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  14. UnknownDecember 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Perspective Parenting, thanks for your perspective. :)

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  15. AnnDecember 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    This story you've shared with us is lovely, quiet, and deep. Thank you for refreshing my view of the beautiful moments of family life and the Advent season! And for reminding me to be grateful!! ~ Ann

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  16. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Ann, I am grateful that you stopped by in the midst of this busy season! Praying you experience Him in a place of quiet among all the noise around us!

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