I need a Silent Night
I sang that song by Amy Grant several years ago at a
Christmas luncheon with our women’s ministries.
My daughter, then only 4 years old, recited the scripture from Luke 2
and Isaiah 9, which serves as a bridge to another round of the chorus. We spent several weeks preparing and
memorizing together. It was a special
time of bonding for mother and child during a season when taking the time to
snuggle on the couch with a Bible is hard to come by.
As I look back on those precious moments I have no regrets
for taking that time. She recited the
scripture beautifully during our performance and beamed as the women erupted in
applause. She was a star for that slice
in time.
We have many traditions in our household at Christmas as I
am sure you do as well. Trimming the
tree, baking cookies, special Christmas concerts, wearing red and green, lights
on the front yard shrubbery all add to the festiveness of this season. While most nights are busy in our home
several times a week we pull out our Bibles and read. Usually one simple verse and a prayer. It takes a moment. A sliver of time that you will never
regret.
My children are 15, 13, and 11 now, I will do my best to
insert God’s word into their hearts at every age as a long as I am breathing.
Seven years have passed since that Christmas luncheon and
when I hear Amy Grant crooning “I need a silent night,” I am reminded of God’s
promises and faithfulness to me and our family.
I would encourage you to take time during this busy season, create a
moment in a silent night.
I promise you
will not regret it.
