At the Christmas Vigil Mass tonight
I sense My God whisper in my ear,
“Claire, believe!

“Believe in the young virgin
who gives birth!
Believe that this tiny, helpless baby
is my precious son!
Believe that I love you so much
that I sent my only son into your world
in poverty and vulnerability
to save you!

“Believe that through this tiny Baby Jesus
your deepest wounds can be healed!
Believe that through the grace
of this tiny Christ child
you will be able to forgive
even the greatest wrongs
done against you!

“Believe in the impossible
and in the improbable!
Believe in this Baby Jesus!”

And as I leave the Christmas Vigil Mass
I have a sense
that My God is right by my side,
desperately keen to help me
in all aspects of my life
if only I will give Him the chance …
… if only I will believe.

© Claire Murray