I am drawn to the Christmas songs that usher me into a place of reflection, remembrance, and waiting. The songs that echo a sentiment of longings still unfullfilled seem to be the only Christmas songs that reach my soul.
Ransoming the captives
A weary waiting world
Oppression ceasing
People waiting for chains to break
Songs that acknowldge the dark realities as well as the thrill of hope crashing in to awaken us from the despair of sleep.
I also am really taken by the words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in the poem "Christmas Bells". Written in the midst of a flurry of national chaos and personal tragedy his words capture the paradox of this season-- of agony and triumph.
And in despair I bowed my head;
"There is no peace on earth," I said;
"For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men!"
May this season be one of reflection spurring you to hope in the midst of waiting.
Check out two artists that inspired me to connect these thoughts....
Shellee Coley
Future of Forestry
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