Longing for....

Meaning...
Focus...
Clarity...

I don't know about you but, as I told my Impact Group last night, I've lost the meaning of Christmas this year. The last few years in Russia kinda protected me against the blatant commercialism of Christmas. I am now full-bore back into seeing this not so pretty side of our Lord's birthday celebration.

I'm trying. I really am. Probably due to "life stuff" right now just as much commercialism, I just can't see too far into this obviously deep-with-meaning holiday time. I guess the thing I should rejoice about is that the gift is still there even if I don't see it as clearly as I'd like. For that I am grateful. Even so, I'm longing...