A JOYful third Advent Sunday ...

 How quickly the candles are lit - today is the third of the four candles lit, just one more Sunday to Christmas. 

The first two were for 

HOPE

LOVE

This one is for 

JOY 

May you find it in all you do today, go gently amidst the noise of the festive preparations. The commercial demands can become too loud so step away & take in the things that bring you joy. 

Perhaps it is that first cup of tea in the morning, it might be a welcoming text amongst friends, it might even be a card from a neighbour to wish you & yours well. Embrace the little things - they matter. 

JOY

Joy does not arrive with a fanfare,

on a red carpet strewn with the flowers of a perfect life.

Joy sneaks in, as you pour a cup of coffee,

watching the sun hit your favourite tree, just right.

And you usher joy away,

because you are not ready for it.

Your house is not as it must be,

for such a distinguished guest.

But joy cares nothing for your messy home,

or your bank-balance,

or your waistline, you see.

Joy is supposed to slither through the cracks of your imperfect life,

that’s how joy works.

You cannot invite her, you can only be ready when she appears.

And hug her with meaning,

because in this very moment,

joy chose you.

Donna Ashworth

What brings JOY in to your life or do we create our own joy? Tell all ... 

Thank you for stopping by & spending some of your precious time here, 

Dee 🎄❤️🕯️