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Wrapping Up Advent & Stepping Gently into Christmas

As Advent comes to a close and Christmas draws near, this episode is an invitation to slow down and rest in the truth that God’s timing is never rushed—and never wasted.

In today’s conversation, I reflect on Psalm 145 and the quiet miracle of the Incarnation: that God chose to come near in the fullness of time, not according to urgency, but according to love.

Through winter garden rhythms—rebuilding a fire pit, reshaping garden borders, and composting zinnias that bloomed too soon—we explore what it means to trust God’s seasons, even when our own timing feels off.

If you’re carrying weariness, longing, or quiet hope into Christmas, this episode offers a gentle place to pause, breathe, and remember: waiting is not failure, and nothing surrendered to God is ever wasted.

🌿 In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why praise is still possible—even when life feels unfinished
• Psalm 145 as a song of gratitude and trust
• Advent as holy waiting, not spiritual delay
• God’s perfect timing in the birth of Jesus (Galatians 4:4)
• Garden lessons from frost-touched zinnias and winter compost
• Fire, light, and warmth as reminders of Emmanuel—God with us
• Simple, gentle practices for Christmas week

📖 Scripture Featured:

• Psalm 145:1–3
• Galatians 4:4

🌱 Gentle Practices for Christmas Week:

1. A Practice of Praise
   Whisper Psalm 145:1 each morning as a simple act of gratitude.

2. A Practice of Trusting God’s Timing
   Ask: What is mine to tend today—and what can wait?

3. A Practice of Light
   Light a candle, sit by a fire, or step outside at dusk and let light meet the darkness.

🕯️ A Final Word

Christmas is not about rushing toward joy—it’s about receiving a God who came near, right on time.

May this episode help you enter Christmas rooted, unhurried, and held in grace.

Merry Christmas, friend.
Until next time… stay rooted in grace.