Emmanuel – A Reflection
We draw closer to the final Sunday of Advent
In the midst of the hurry and scurry we wait
Spirit speaks to us in subtle ways
Sister Deer pauses as I wait for her to cross the street
Our eyes meet and we communicate
Be Still she says, Be Still
So many people get impatient with our wild neighbors
Yet if we but slow down and spend some time in their presence
Emmanuel, God with Us
Not only in the one we call Christ
Also in the ones whom the Creator shares with us
Christ with us, God with us, Spirit with us
The indigenous people saw the Creator in all things
Can we perhaps see Emmanuel in all things?
Creator, Christ, and Spirit
Guide us through these final days of Advent
May we see you in the face of everyone we meet
May we see you in the wonder of your Creation
Help us to Be Still and know
Help us to Be Still
Help us to Be
