Opportunity Gift- Advent 5

"Jesus changes our history from

 a series of sad incidents and accidents 

into a constant opportunity 

for a change of heart."  

Henri J.M.Nouwen

In the day after the very sad

San Bernardino shootings 

and deaths of innocent people,

we must wonder 

where the good waits.

It is hard to wait to see the

turn for Goodness.

"To wait patiently therefore

means to allow our weeping 

and wailing to become the 

purifying preparation

 by which we are made ready

 to receive the joy which is promised us."

Henri J. M. Nouwen

Advent waiting is HOPE.

"Be patient, therefore, beloved, 

until the coming of the Lord. 

The farmer waits for the precious crop

 from the earth, 

being patient with it until it receives

 the early and the late rains. 

You mist be patient. 

Strength your hearts, 

for the coming of the Lord is near."

James 5:7-8