Winter has really settled in—drifting snow, sharp wind, and temperatures below zero. Today was no exception, and Church was called off again. I felt that disappointed pinch inside, because I always want to start the day with Jesus, but Sister Mary Claire said we could still make our home a little chapel with today’s meditation.
Today’s Meditation was about the gifts of the Magi—gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Sister explained that the gifts weren’t just “nice things,” but signs full of meaning: gold for Jesus our King, frankincense for Jesus our God, and myrrh that reminds us He is truly Man and would suffer for us. And she said we can still offer those same kinds of gifts—just in our own small way.
That made me think hard. I can’t bring treasures like the Magi, but I can give Jesus what I do have:
my best effort instead of being careless (my little “gold”),
my prayers even when plans change (my “frankincense”),
and my patience when things are hard and cold and disappointing (my “myrrh”).
Mini stayed close all day, trotting from window to window like she was watching the snow move. Later, I bundled up and snuck over to the garage to see if any snow had sifted in. The drifts were piled up high, but the garage was buckled up tight and everything was all well. And do you know what made me smile? My little All For Jesus sign out front was still showing—even with snow trying to bury it. It looked like it wasn’t giving up, not one bit, and it made me feel braver inside.
Resolution for Today
Today I will offer Jesus three simple gifts:
my best effort,
extra prayers even without Church,
and patience in this hard weather.
Evening Prayer: Jesus, please take my little gifts and make them pleasing to You. Keep our home warm with Your love. Amen.
Sources: The Circling Year
Love, Kathy
Love, Kathy
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