First Baptist Church of Austin

INTENTIONAL ADVENT

in this time
in this holy time
hear
the sudden silence
of a conflicted world
holding its breath

in this time
in this holy time
seek
the very star
of ancient kings
shimmering in the sky

in this time
in this holy time
inhale
the pungent scent
of lowing beasts
warming the stable

in this time
in this holy time
touch
the birth-slick face
of an unbroken babe
saving us all

in this time
in this holy time
claim
the aching love
of this astounding story
transforming the world

in this time
in this holy time
prepare

amen


12.1.12    c Linda Miller Raff