Perfectly Planned

As nostalgic as it sounds, I can’t imagine Mary dreamed of having her baby in a barn. Being surrounded by animals and hay probably wasn’t part of her birth plan.

Yet when the time came, she had peace and understanding she was where she was supposed to be. 

Through her faith, she trusted there was a plan. 

Today, the baby born in a barn is still the most celebrated of all. 

Each year, beautiful and simple nativities are put on display to honor His glorious birth.

It’s hard to imagine all the details of what happened on that holy night & how our Savior entered this world.

Mary didn’t plan how this story would go, but she listened, while surrendering her ideas and plans.

My nativity has been a reminder that the best stories rarely follow how I think things are supposed to go.  

My nativity is a reminder of God’s love, mercy, & grace.

And that His plan is always better than what I imagine.

This season, may the story of Mary’s unplanned delivery remind you to trust there’s a plan for your life.

While you might not understand the messy middle, have faith that you are part of His magnificent story for peace & redemption.

xoxo