‘Twas the first night of advent and all through the earth, every heart was expectant awaiting His birth.

Eyes deep with longing, and whispers of heavenly Stranger; who’d soon leave His home to lay in a manger.

Our hearts await through this long advent season, excited, anticipating, the bursting forth of the Reason.

We enter into it, our faces towards You, hushed and ready, Lord, make our hearts renewed!

Keep our pace slow, intentional, pining; reflecting on the babe under Bethlehem-star shining

This first day of advent, our thoughts are on our Savior; the humble King who answered long uttered prayers.

Let us pause often to reflect on Your Glory and cling to the Hope of the real Christmas story.