As we are knee-deep in the magic of Christmas, let’s cosy up with a cup of something and dive into a topic that’s as warm and inviting as a crackling fireplace—Love.
Love is all over this season, from Mariah Carey being let out of her box to singing All I Want for Christmas Are You? Or Mud’s tribute to festive heartbreak, “it will be lonely this Christmas”. to our Carols O Holy night speaks of God’s deep love for us and the transformation of that for us:
“Truly, He taught us to love one anotherHis law is love, and His gospel is peaceChains shall He break, for the slave is our brotherAnd in His name, all oppression shall ceaseSweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise weLet all within us praise His holy name.”
Love In A Labyrinth
Love In A Labyrinth
So, how can we find God’s love at Christmas? It can be challenging in the festive season to take 5 minutes for ourselves. The labyrinth below guides us to slow down and reflect on love. It helps us meditate on God’s love for us. And yes, he loves you deeply enough to come as a baby to the world and show us the way to life (that’s Jesus). You can print this or follow it on your screen. Take time to stop and follow the labyrinth to breathe and speak to God to show you his love and to be attentive to it. It is not a maze. It simply leads us to the centre, where we meditate on God’s love as we go, not to empty ourselves of thought but to fill ourselves with God’s love and peace.
“Though we cannot think alike, may we not love alike?”
– John Wesley
Wesley’s timeless wisdom is like a guiding star in our labyrinthine journey. In a world that often buzzes with conflicting thoughts and opinions, the labyrinth becomes a space where we can allow our differences to fade, and love becomes the common language we can share. We appreciate the unique perspectives each of us brings, seeking togetherness in the shared experience of love.
“Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.”
– Augustine
Augustine’s words add a layer of depth to our journey. Imagine the labyrinth as a garden as we journey into the centre; love takes root within us, blossoming into a beauty that shows outward. Love isn’t just an emotion; it’s a transformative force that shapes the very essence of our being. Love is a doing word. We need to act out love for the beauty to be seen.
So, as we guide ourselves through the labyrinth, let’s allow love to grow within us, becoming a sign of beauty in our lives.
In this season of Advent and soon Christmas, let the music, the labyrinth, and the wisdom of Wesley and Augustine guide us. May our journey be filled with the warmth of love, understanding, and joy. Here’s to a love-filled Advent that resonates with the melody of the season!
