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Flattened for a Mary Christmas

December 24, 2014 By Sandra Heska King

Mary Christmas

I wish you a Mary Christmas, stunned by His reflection,

flattened at His feet as you wait, and worship, heady with His fragrance.

“Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” John 12:3 (NIV)

I pray that you would cradle Him in your heart as He cradles you in His.

Not just in this season.

But in every season of each day.

Because He was born to die.

So we could live

forever.

May your heart burst to spill His light and ooze His aroma.

Mary Christmas!

NOTE: This little sparrow crashed into our window and splatted into a snow angel. Three of us pressed our noses to the glass for several minutes–willing it to blink, to breathe, to move. Not until my husband and Gracee ran outside to its rescue, expecting to scoop it up and probably dispose of it, did it shake itself and fly off.

Perhaps a dim reflection through darkened glass may hold some protection. And just the knowledge of a hand stretched out to lift us up is enough to raise us up.

It’s turned out to be a rather “complicated” year in the King family, and I’ve been sporadic in my postings lately, having difficulty finding my words. But I’m flattened by the ways you’ve gifted me with your presence in this place, for helping me see Him more clearly in the midst of the mess, for helping to raise me up. I see His reflection in you.

Much love to you this season and always.

In the stillness,

Sandy

Reposted from the archives–my “traditional” Christmas Eve message.

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  1. Beth Hildebrand says

    December 24, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Merry Christmas! I’ve been blessed seeing your photography and reading your words so beautifully woven together this year!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      December 24, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Thanks so much, Beth. Love to you, and Christmas blessings.

  2. Elizabeth says

    December 24, 2014 at 11:01 am

    merry Christmas, Sandra! May God richly bless you and yours!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      December 24, 2014 at 11:04 am

      Hugs, Elizabeth. xo

  3. Lynn Mosher says

    December 24, 2014 at 11:05 am

    I’ve missed you. 🙁 Hope you and your family have a very blessed Christ-mas! Love you! <3

    • Sandra Heska King says

      December 26, 2014 at 10:08 am

      I’ve missed you, too, Lynn! Love you more.

  4. Martha Orlando says

    December 24, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Much love to you, Sandy, and praying 2015 will be a better year for your family. Mary Christmas! 🙂

    • Sandra Heska King says

      December 26, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Trusting in that, Martha. But it’s all good with Him, right? Grateful for your presence in this space.

  5. Lynn D. Morrissey says

    December 24, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    Just lovely, Sandy. Hushed an d flattened and floored in worship with you, as we come and adore Him. I love that sparrow metaphor. The poor little thing, and yet the Lord notices a sparrow’s every flight and fall, and lifts it up. And surely He does so for us, especially when we see through the glass darkly.

    I’m wishing you such a worshipful Christmas, dear Sandy!
    Love
    Lynn

    • Sandra Heska King says

      December 26, 2014 at 10:09 am

      It was a beautiful family time. Sending so much love, dear Lynn.

  6. Mary T says

    December 25, 2014 at 2:36 am

    Merry Christmas Sandra! Thx for your inspiration and encouragement! God bless!

    • Sandra Heska King says

      December 26, 2014 at 10:10 am

      Merry belated Christmas to you, Mary. And yet… Christmas is never belated, right? It should be an every-day thing. 🙂

      • Mary T says

        December 26, 2014 at 10:42 am

        Yes it is an every day event Sandra! We are blessed each morning with Jesus arrival and new mercies and compassions anew! God bless!

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