A little Kindling for the Soul
December 24, 2011
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A fresh spring of joy
Rivers of living water
Come pouring down on our lives
His living presence
Coming in the little things
Making us aware of love
I rise seeking God
Out my window it is dark
The breaking of dawn
Calls me to remember this
God is waiting to be praised
I will wait on God
I seek Him with all my heart
I ask His gracious Spirit
Make your words my joy
With my mind engaged I come
Help me be ready to act
The following comes from the reading of Luke 24:13-25 and Henri Nouwen’s reflections on Jesus meeting the two on the road to Emmaus. Henri Nouwen structures the five movements in this conversation: loss, presence, invitation, communion and mission. He identifies these as the five main aspects of the Eucharist celebration.
This is a movement
“Resentment to gratitude”
“Hardened heart to grateful heart”
Invited to come
Experience and affirm
His living presence with us
I will celebrate
This movement in my body
The temple of God
The miracle of God’s choice
To live and dwell in my soul
Jesus is walking by you
Just as he did on the road
They did not recognize Him
Open our eyes, Lord
Their eyes were downcast
He asked “What are you thinking?”
They spoke the truth they could see
Despair ruled their hearts
Their dream was shattered
When Jesus spoke their hearts burned
But still they could not see Him
They listened to history
He explained from the prophets
This story that they were in
And about Himself
He prayed and he broke the bread
God comes to us in prayer
I know I’m like them
Circumstances will dictate
Unless I learn this lesson
When I pray He comes
My eyes are opened with faith
I choose who I will believe
I come this morning
The dawn is breaking today
You know my story
And thankfully I know yours
Let the light of life shine through
I will go forth with a message
A friendship available
Given to all who believe
Help me make you known
I pray you all are aware today that God is near you, and that you receive the gift of His presence, just as the two on the road to Emmaus had their eyes opened. When you pray, God will open your eyes. You will remember how your hearts burned when He walked beside you, when you were unaware of the reality of His kind presence.
Merry Christmas, blessings and peace.
With love,
Terry and Charlotte
December 24, 2011
Dedicated to the Servants of Christ, Memphis, Tennessee
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Your Story Matters 
This is wonderful! Thanks for the kindling. My heart is ablaze with the love of Jesus! Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family.
Love,
Natalie