As the forth advent candle was lit this past Sunday, we were reminded again of God’s abundant and perfect love that came in the flesh, in Jesus. We too, are created from that same love, and that love is the essential reality for us and our purpose on earth. It is our challenge to accept it. When we do, we are casting out the darkness of fears, doubts, and prejudices, so that we too, can be light and love for the world. The following quote speaks of the power of that love:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” (Marianne Williamson)
This Christmas, let your love and light shine for all to see. It can make a world of difference!
