Sunday, December 4, 2011

Making Joy

"I salute you! There is nothing I can give you which you have not, but there is much, that, while I cannot give, you can take. No heaven can come to us unless our hearts find rest in it today. Take Heaven. No peace lies in the future which is not hidden in this present instant. Take Peace. The gloom of the world is but a shadow; behind it, yet, within our reach, is joy. Take Joy.
And so, at this Christmas time, I greet you, with the prayer that for you, now and forever, the day breaks and the shadows flee away."

Fra Giovanni

Awhile back, while on one of my thrift shop excursions, I noticed a glittery little cardboard box. Being the curious soul that I am, I took a peek inside

A hidden treasure

Alas, no crib for a bed

Shall I play for Him? pa-rum-pa-pum-pum

Let ev'ry heart prepare him room

Make joy!

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22 comments:

  1. SusanDecember 4, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    What a wonderful discovery - simply lovely. You played your best for Him. Thank you for sharing this.

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  2. JodiDecember 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Susan, :) xx

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  3. Janie FoxDecember 5, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    That is great. I love the baby Jesus. Love the manger you made. Love the glittery box. Great find!!

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  4. amyDecember 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    love it. you are so creative and make me want to be more. so, whatcha gonna make me? :)

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  5. Thickethouse.wordpressDecember 5, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    He was waiting to be found by you! What a beautiful manger you made.

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  6. JodiDecember 5, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Amy, something pretty. For reals :)

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  7. JodiDecember 5, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Kristi, Thank you! I thought he was waiting for me too. Just like the first time. Well met! :)

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  8. LeslieDecember 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    you made him a beautiful manger :)

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  9. LeslieDecember 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    p.s. and thank you for the quote and the prayer(s)...

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  10. OliviaDecember 5, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Oh, such beauty. I think this quote is a knew favorite!

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  11. NancyDecember 5, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Take peace. I think of you every time I see my little sign that reads, "Be at peace." I imagine you humming (or singing out loud) to yourself while you were making the manger. I believe you took joy in the making. Love you.

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  12. KitDecember 5, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Oh, I love that Fra Giovanni thingy! We listen to it every year on one of our Christmas Revels CDs. Do you know the Christmas Revels? I think you would like them...

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  13. AmyDecember 5, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Love the way you see things, and then share for our joy too! Thanks:)

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  14. Mommy EmilyDecember 5, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    oh jodi, this quote, here, it's so perfect... do you mind if i copy/past it into my latest post about why i'm slowing down blogging for christmas? i love you friend.

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  15. JodiDecember 6, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Sure you can, Emily! xx thank you.

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  16. JodiDecember 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Kit, No, I haven't heard of Christmas Revels. I'll look them up. Thanks!

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  17. EmilyDecember 6, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    What an adorable manger! It reminds me of the fairy house you made.

    P.S. I'm catching up on lots of commenting today, so expect to hear a lot from me on your previous posts too :)

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  18. JodiDecember 6, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you,Miss Essential <3

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  19. Joy LakeDecember 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I am glad you are so curious; this is a great find! And I love the little manger you made.

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  20. Come Away With MeDecember 6, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    It's a beautiful manger you've made!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    The baby Jesus looks so much more at home in your manger. He was waiting.
    I always think of Advent as our waiting for the baby Jesus to come, but I see from this example how much He waits for us.

    Beautiful work (play!)
    Joan

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  22. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    awesome!!! that's the best find anyone could make! :D

    mountain mama

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