What do you want for XMAS? Q "The Advent season is now upon us. Most people around us seem to be hurrying about looking for the perfect gift, putting up decorations, and planning parties and dinners. It is easy to lose sight of the true significance of this season.  Advent is a time of joy and hope, of preparation, and of WAITING PATIENTLY for the coming of the Lord. It is not only about the past, but also very much about the present and the future. It is helpful to look at the significance of this liturgical season and at the importance of spiritual waiting.  The Meaning of Advent  The term Advent comes from the Latin Adventus which means “coming.” During these four weeks before Christmas, we look forward to both the celebration of our Savior’s birth over 2,000 years ago.  Biblical Figures Who Waited for God’s Response Advent is characterized by WAITING, by longing to hear God’s response. The Bible is filled with stories of people who must wait for the fulfillment of a PROMISE or who wait for their prayers to be heard.  The patriarch Abraham waited many years for the fulfillment of God’s promise. God had promised him that he would be the father of a great nation, that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars of the sky and the sands on the seashore. He waited many long years for the fulfillment of this promise. It was fulfilled after he and his wife Sarah were well past childbearing age. The miraculous birth of Isaac was announced by a heavenly visitor. When Sarah doubted that this promise of a son could be fulfilled, the messenger remarked, “Is anything too marvelous for the Lord to do?” (Genesis 18:14)"  IN THIS SEASON OF ADVENT"WAITING" LET US PRAY GOD HELPS Q and PRESIDENT TRUMP.  IS THERE ANYTHING TOO MARVELOUS FOR THE LORD TO DO?  I think it's appropriate we wait for the LORD, Q, and PRESIDENT TRUMP  to fulfill what we are ALL waiting for.