By Rev. Ariel Vidanes, AA
As the Christmas rush begins, our to-do lists get longer, our schedules get packed, parties here and there, and our minds get noisier. Yes, we’re busy decorating our homes, our workplaces, Churches, streets and public parks— but what about our hearts? This Advent, God invites us to a different preparation—not of our spaces, but of our soul. It’s time to declutter!
Our disposition as we begin this holy season should be one of hopeful simplicity. Imagine your heart is a room where Jesus is coming to stay. What needs to be cleared out to make Him truly welcome? Maybe it’s the clutter of endless worry, the noise of social media arguments, the heated debates in political landscape, or maybe some baggage of old grudges?
Making room for Jesus isn’t about adding another task to our list— it’s about creating quiet spaces for Him to speak. It can be as simple as turning off the music during your commute to offer a short prayer… or choosing to let go of a complaint and replace it with a word of thanks… or deciding to be fully present at Simbang Gabi, letting the hymns quiet the noise in your mind (but not falling asleep!).So starting today, let’s intentionally clear out our inner clutter. Let’s create a peaceful, hopeful space within, so that when Christmas arrives, we won’t just find a well-decorated home, but a heart truly ready to welcome Jesus!
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