The Holidays are upon us. Families will gather and share in great feasts. With care, Christmas trees will be darned with ornaments of all shapes and sizes. Warm white lighting will be threaded through the garland and hung with care. Yes, it is the most magical time of the year.
What, then, for those less fortunate? Lonely souls who have no one and nowhere to go? Ones who stand idly by as loved ones draw closer to breathing their last breath, and those who observe with only the memories of their beloved?
We set a place setting for one more.
We extend a hand of kindness.
We mourn with those who grieve.
We become His instrument, nourishing their soul through God's Grace of unconditional love.
And, remind them, though the journey may be long, they are never alone.
"I have found when there is no answer, the Lord IS the answer."
~C. S. Lewis
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people: for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
~ Luke 2:10-14
