I pull on the red coat, white scarf, pick up microphone number 4 and walk through the black curtain. The familiar tune of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” begins to play and I sing a few measures on my own.  As the 300 voice choir takes over the melody and the spotlight dims I see snowflakes begin to fly.  In the darkness it sparkles and hangs like magic in the air.  I pause, wishing I could stay in this place a few minutes longer.  Instead, I tuck the memory safe in my heart, and think about it later, after the red coat has been put away and I’m driving home.

Sometimes Grace is Like Rain. It pours down and washes over us because we need it to.  Other times, it is like quiet, magical snowflakes falling slowly and dancing before our eyes.  It is a sweetness that whispers to our hearts.  We realize in our crazy, tired, worn out lives, grace shows up in unexpected ways. Even in a year where I have been chasing hard after grace, He still knows how to surprise me.  This may be my favorite kind. So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

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How has grace shown up in unexpected ways in your life?

Grateful to be joining Emily at Tuesdays Unwrapped today.

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