Gifts of the Season?

Last night, I had the rare opportunity to sing back-up for Keith and Kristyn Getty...during the concert I experienced moments of laughter, times of wide-eyed wonder at the music being produced, and moments of awe and silence...during the song below, I stood there, eyes closed, just being still...

Still, my soul be still

With shield of faith Words and Music by Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend  

Still my soul be still 

And do not fear 

Though winds of change may rage tomorrow

God is at your side 

No longer dread 

The fires of unexpected sorrow  

God You are my God 

And I will trust in You and not be shaken 

Lord of peace renew 

A steadfast spirit within me 

To rest in You alone  

Still my soul be still 

Do not be moved 

By lesser lights and fleeting shadows 

Hold onto His ways 

Against temptations flaming arrows  

Still my soul be still 

Do not forsake 

The Truth you learned in the beginning 

Wait upon the Lord 

And hope will rise As stars appear when day is dimming   

Kristyn Getty said something that stuck with me last night...she said that God gives us the gifts of advent at all times...not just for this season...

God gives hope, peace, joy, and love in all seasons, in all circumstances...they are new each morning...as you wake, remember these things...you KNOW them, so experience them...

God is hope.

God is peace.

God is joy.

God is love.

Be still and know that he is God...

Be still and know the gifts that he gives,

The gifts that God is...