Ask God: what are You saying to me?

In the quiet, we hear God. It’s easy to reflect on the past; that is
why they say hindsight is 20/20. As we reflect on this past year, let us be grateful. When we take moments of silence and still, we can hear
God. It may not always be great at deciphering the message, but I do know
that God soothes me and allows me to get through stressful times.

This holiday season can be one that is stressful, lonely, frustrating,
busy, and full of the hustle and bustle that is the holiday season.
Many of us have suffered sickness during this time, and many of us
have to travel and juggle busy schedules. Some of us have suffered
great loss and others are celebrating their best year ever. Through it
all when we have a chance to be still, and  listen to God,  that is
the best gift of all.

Luke 2: 8-20 NRSV

The Shepherds and the Angels

8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah,a the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,bpraising God and saying, 

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, 

and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”c

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17 When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.