Motherhood

Lord, as you dispelled

the fears of a maiden mother

by whispering the promise of your presence,

so banish the world’s misconceptions

about you and your ways.

Come to each of us.

Roll back the clouds of doubt and pessimism.

Fill our individual lives with servant love

and direct the nations to humble awareness;

for you are God,

rich in mercy,

strong in righteousness,

ready to make your home with us

now and for ever.

from Further Everyday Prayers

 National Christian Education Council

the Lion Prayer Collection

Detail of stained glass ‘Motherhood’ Bute Hall University of Glasgow

‘Your life is hidden with Christ in God.’ Col. 3:3

With prophets crying out in the wilderness, there is much of revelation in Advent.

And yet I also sense a different movement. This is a time for pondering how God is both revealed and concealed. Hidden.

God hidden within mundane materialities. Within language. Within relationships.

And what of us? Are we not also hidden within God?