As we continue to prepare our hearts for all the meaning and merry of the season, I must confess, Christmas music is continually playing in my household. True — and don’t lose too much respect for me here — but I have been known to sing Christmas songs all year long. (How can “Hark!” not put a person in a most awesome mood??)
I have a new album added to this year’s seasonal Spotify playlist — Idina Menzel’s most excellent “Christmas: A Season of Love.”
But on that album one song stands out to me. It’s how I think… and so much of what the Intramuralist attempts to articulate…
“At This Table” by Idina Menzel
At this table, everyone is welcome
At this table, everyone is seen
At this table, everybody matters
No one falls between
At this table, you can say whatever
At this table, you can speak your mind
At this table, everything’s forgiven
There’s enough for everyone
So come as you are
Remember that the door is always open
Yes, come as you are
The perfect gift that you can bring is your heart
So, come, come as you are
At this table, there will be no judgment
At this table, mercy has a seat
At this table, we’re all sons and daughters
There’s no place I’d rather be
So come as you are
Remember that the door is always open
Come as you are
The perfect gift that you can bring is your heart
Come
Come as you are
Come as you are, oh
At this table, everyone is welcome
At this table, everybody cares
At this table, everybody matters
So, come, pull up a chair.
Pull up a chair, friends. Join the conversation. Extend love, kindness, compassion, and respect to all.
No judgment. Generous mercy and grace.
All are welcome.
That’s the beauty of the Christmas season…
And — dare I say — one of the joys of singing these songs all year long.
Respectfully…
AR
Thankfully, Jesus is the one who lives these…as should we!
Blessings for a Spirit filled Christmas!
Cindy