Sweet Baby Jesus! by Ashley Bentley
As I sit in the backseat squished between my two brothers, my seven year old soul jumps for joy at the sight of every glistening light and holly jolly tunes. Our parents point and we all '“oooo’d and awe’d” at every corner. We see Santa, we see Rudolf, we see Frosty. But there is still one thing that remains that was always the most beautiful, meaningful and true of sights! Sweet baby Jesus! I would request over and over if we could stop so I could hold him tight “because he must be cold”.
I can still envision my parents side smirk as they kept driving. My seven year old heart was full, constantly reminded of how precious His gift was to us.
God of the universe, You came to be with us in the innocence and vulnerability of a little baby. Help us to be willing to humble ourselves and become innocent, childlike and vulnerable as You did, relying on you as our parent and provider. Amen