Are you awake?

Celebrating the Season of Advent can be a challenge.  We should move through the season with a sense of gratefulness for the presence of God in our lives.  It is easy to give into the hustle and bustle that our culture encourages 
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If we want to observe Advent, we might take from the gospel of Matthew the words, “Stay Awake.”  We are to stay awake to the presence of God in our midst.  We are to be mindful that God will come to us at the end of our days and at the end of times.  God is in our midst daily if we pay attention.  God is there in those who suffer and need our attention.  God is there in the smiles of others and in the patience practiced during hectic times.  God is always with us but we need to slow down just a little to allow God to break into our lives in ways that are wonderful.  Be awake for that to happen.