Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: https://youtu.be/9Vs1s9hPCSQ?si=13dWG4Zgi5xfIUM9
Listen to the song: What words or phrases speak to you? How is it different from other versions you’ve heard?
Listen again: Is there something from your past experience which angers you during this holiday season? Is there some resentment or a difficult or estranged relationship looming in the future that causes anxiety or fear?
Listen once more: How can you practice the presence of love during this time? What pulls you to this moment and helps to lift your spirit or bring comfort, peace, or the slightest joy? Begin there. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
Prayer:
Sweet baby in the manger,
May we listen to what you say.
Put down our swords. Forgive our enemies. Love our neighbors―all of them. Love ourselves. Harm none. Amen.
Phillip Garrett is a longtime member of HBC and has served in various ministry roles. Currently, he sings in the choir and attends the SALT class. He is a behavioral health chaplain at a local hospital. Phillip loves time with family, trips with his wife, camping, and hiking.