For the past few years I have intentionally written less
during the season of advent. I’ve shifted my writing habits to focus on the
meaning of Christmas, to thicken my faith, and strengthen my family. Just
because something has become a habit, doesn’t mean that it continues to be the
right choice.
This advent
season I will be writing daily. I will celebrate advent with stories. Advent
begins four Sundays before Christmas. This year it will begin November 30 and
end on Christmas Eve. Along with opening the advent calendar door each day, I
will also be piling words on the page.
We use our
advent calendar as inspiration to make life pleasant. Behind each door we find
things like: Make fudge and give some to a friend…Drink a cup of something warm
and listen to Christmas music…Go sledding…Take a picture of your favorite
holiday sight…Put on your jammies, get your quilt, and get in the car – we’re
going to look at Christmas lights!
This advent
season, much like Lent 2014, I feel compelled to collect stories. Rather than
giving up writing to rest and celebrate a favorite season, I will be giving
stories as a means of celebration.
I’m excited
for what will come from this act of obedience. I hope we will all be blessed in
sweet, unexpected ways.
