Waiting

Advent. A time for waiting. I realized a moment ago that I have not been waiting for Christ this Christmas. He is coming. Without His sweet presence none of the warmth of this season would be possible; it would not even be needed. We sing this song in my church during this time.

Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;

From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.

Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;

Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Will you all wait with me? I felt I needed to write a short note as a sort of public pledge to begin my waiting for Christ. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. You set us free from our sins. We find our rest in you. Thank you for your grace.

Another song I've been touched by recently. "Thy Mercy My God" by Sandra McCracken. Thought you might enjoy the lyrics.

Thy Mercy, My God

1. Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song,
The joy of my heart. and the boast of my tongue;
Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last,
Hath won my affections, and bound my soul fast.

2. Without Thy sweet mercy I could not live here;
Sin would reduce me to utter despair;
But, through Thy free goodness, my spirits revive,
And He that first made me still keeps me alive.

3. Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart,
Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart;
Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground,
And weep to the praise of the mercy I’ve found.

4. Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own,
And the covenant love of Thy crucified Son;
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine.
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine.

Happy Waiting Everyone.