The Advent.

Until a few days ago, I just thought Advent meant those cardboard calendars with chocolate for each day of December. It is truly so much more than that, it is the anticipation of the celebration of the birth of Christ. But do we treat this month with thoughtful anticipation? I know I am guilty of rushing to get the tree, rushing to shop, rushing. And how many times have we heard someone say the day after Christmas, "I am so glad that's over." For the rest of the days and nights until Christmas, I am going to make a genuine effort to live this month with anticipation of the greatest birthday. I know I am so much more thankful and patient when I am not rushing through the motions. I am so grateful for the birth of our Savior, everything is different because of Him.