Johnny and Hannah

We learn to expect.
We have expectations put our way.
We expect much of ourselves,
and we can sometimes expect things
of ourselves that God does not!

but God invites and delights
in us as children.

Here’s a quote that came my way that holds meaning this advent.

”Advent invites us to stand up as children of God.
Being children of God requires that we act like children.
Cry when you need milk.
Act silly to make God laugh.
Listen to what God says.
Throw things off the table and experience God’s patience.
Curl up in the arms of God.
Ask God to read you a story.
Allow God to throw you up in the air.
Play hide and seek with God.
Allow God to play hide and seek with you.
Cry when God goes away.
Squeal with delight when God comes back.
Listen to God say how much you are loved.
Tell God of your love.
This, without a doubt, is what Advent is all about.”

From ‘The Womb of Advent’ by Mark Bozutti-Jones