As I sit in a heated home with a full belly, surrounded by beautiful gifts and a happy and healthy family, I am struck. This is not the lifestyle of everyone, this is not even the lifestyle of most. I am consumed by thoughts of getting the tree down, deep cleaning the house, rearranging the playroom to make room for new toys...very shallow concerns when the world is filled with such need. And then suddenly I am saddened because for a moment, I had lost the big picture for it was "filler" that I was consumed by.
All at once, I am so in tune to so many people hurting around us. Those who have lost precious people in their lives, those who will or are struggling and fighting to see another day, those who have heavy hearts and such sadness to bear. Please say a prayer for them all, that their sadness will lift and that peace will find them.
Father, for all of our dear sisters and brothers who are struggling, hurting and are full of despair - for those who have lost themselves to addictions, depression and even the haste of the world today - for the children in need - for those who have not found You-for those whom are already with You - hold them all near Your heart. Show them You are here and love them. Protect their hearts and forgive their sins. Help them all to live their lives in Your name. Shed grace and mercy upon them. Heal their hearts and renew their souls.
For those of us who have temporarily gotten wrapped up in filler, bring us back to what is important. Help us not to lose sight or take for granted the things that really matter and most of all keep us with You. Thank You for all of the blessings You have bestowed upon us and gently remind us that YOU have been present for each and every one. Help us to love and forgive in the same way that You do. Show us that simplicity and wholeness is healing and remind us all that 'filler" is not what we are all about. Bless us all as we pray in Your name. Amen.
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