ADVENT HOPE

Last leaves turning gold and falling from a Japanese maple, on Advent Sunday.
Nearby, very long established daffodil shoots seeking the short daylight,
waiting for their time in Spring.

Waiting, watching, sensing the time is coming: themes of Advent.
Hope, for light in darkness.
Longing, for the approaching birth.
Trembling, with anticipation for new life.
Fearing, for hostile forces muster.

“Rejoice, rejoice,
Emmanuel shall come to us
O Israel”

The angels will sing:
“Glory to God in the highest 
and peace on earth
to all people of good will”

Our Advent Hope.

[Advent reflection by Gill Henwood]

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