Day 1 – The Advent Posture

Day 1  – The Advent Posture

Advent begins with a whisper: “Where are you?”
“Melissa, where are you?”

And I answer, Hineni—Here I am, Lord.
Here I am at my kitchen table.
Here I am in my bed.
Here I am cooking another meal for my family.
Here I am driving—so much driving.
Here I am on my walk.
Here I am crying.
Here I am dancing.
Here I am planning the month of December.
Here I am shopping.
Here I am, Lord—ready and available.
I’m listening. I’m watching. I’m waiting.
My attention is turned toward You.

The posture of Hineni is a posture of openness—willingness to be seen by God and to see Him, willingness to be heard by God and to hear Him, and ultimately, a willingness to obey.

Where are you today on this first day of Advent?
What is the posture of your heart?
Are you weary? Excited? Lonely? At peace?

Whatever joy or sorrow you are carrying into this season, you can answer God’s question honestly: “Where are you?”
Simply tell Him, “Here I am, Lord.”
And know, that He is here for you too.