From Pastor John's wife, Kay Fuller:
As I was reflecting & penning the pages of our Christmas Memories book this past weekend, I was struck by a recurrent theme in our "highlights." Most of the highlights of the season for our family involved messes and unplanned moments.
The mess of the revolving door in the kitchen resulted in both fun and serious conversations about theology and life; the outcome of the late nights when we parents tried to keep up with our young adults just so we could savor more laughter and discussions was an exhaustive state the next day; and the unplanned, but oh so wonderful, "Can we talk?" or "Do you want to go get coffee?" requests meant whatever we were currently involved in was left to sit out undone.
Messes.
Messes we may never experience again in that exact same way. Messes that are now slowly but surely being cleaned up as the Christmas boxes and refrigerator get cleaned out.
At the onset of this new year, I'm reminding myself that yes, while messes are messy and often somewhat discombobulating, they often result in bonding and unexpected joys!
Messes are one guarantee of 2012.
While sometimes our blessings come in the nicely wrapped package with the adorning bow, more often than not, they will be found in the relational moments when God fills our heart to overflowing because of life He allows us to share.
May we have a Messy, but Full and Happy New Year! And, if you're found...go out and find somebody!
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