Finding Tidings of Comfort — and Joy

The joy candle that we light around the wreath on the third Sunday of Advent has always perplexed me, especially when there have been Christmases where I have felt anything but joyful.

This is one of those Christmases. But as I persist in lighting the candle — I don’t want to give into the darkness of despair — I remember one of my favorite holiday songs as a child, which is kind of somber — “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” (which dates back to the 1500s, some say even earlier!) — and I find “tidings of comfort and joy” in its message that we have hope, we have a gift God gave to us for times just like this.

So my friends, if you are feeling joyful or perhaps not so much, I invite you to my 18th century home, sit by the fireplace and have a cup of tea, and discover with me the joy that mingles among the tears (and see my latest find at an antique store…a quilted petticoat!!)

And if you are standing in the need of prayer this season, I would be honored to hold in you in my prayers. It’s a gift I can give you. Email me at oldstonewellmedia@gmail.com.

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