A B.L.E.S.S. Christmas: The Gift of Listening

We are continuing our series of messages, “A B.L.E.S.S. Christmas.” God is inviting us to embrace the sentiment, sounds, and sharing of this Christmas season as Jesus’ witnesses of light and love. The focus of this message is on the “L” in B.L.E.S.S., which is the gift of listening with care. Listening with care like God listens and Jesus listens is a gift of hope that the world desperately needs. God’s listening is active and attentive in every aspect of our lives. God is watching over us and orchestrating our care, our provision, and our well-being in ways even beyond our awareness. Even when God seems far away or the tragedies and trials of this world threaten to overwhelm us, God never leaves our side. God is present with good plans, hope, and a future. As the Holy Spirit opens the door for spiritual conversations, listening well enables us to extend not only hope but Jesus, our Living Hope. Listening with care is a gift of love we can give this Christmas to BLESS others with hope. However, when we don’t listen well, we can miss the ways God is moving; God is inviting us to connect with others and share God’s message of love and hope. God calls, God listens, and provides hope and a future.