Luke 2:16-19 NLT

They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. 

After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.

All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. 

Luke 2:16-19 NLT

The shepherds who were working the night shift went and told anyone and everyone about what they experienced.

Mary kept things to herself.

Sometimes we need to find that place of expression, excitement, passion, & action, especially when we're with others like the shepherds were.

And sometimes we need some solitude, quiet, contemplation, mulling things over. 

And that's OK.

When our world, a parent, pastor, church, tell us we should be more like the shepherds when we can rest in knowing that Mary was accepted for being quiet and reflective. 

Sometimes we may need to step out of our comfort zone and be more like the shepherds, but not from guilt, or someone else's agenda, but because we have some Good News to share. 

Sometimes we need space and peace. 

Take what you need to fill your cup today.

#Christmas

#redemptivestrands 

#graceoverguilt

#weareBeloved