… so may we when life turns hard find in love our stay and guard.

… so may we this happy morn honor every child that's born.

… so may we our gifts bestow, whether we be high or low.

… So may we, with heart that sings, share the truth this season brings.

Once in Royal David's City

The lyric “… so may we when life turns hard find in love our stay and guard” captures, for me, the fellowship of our program. I am sustained by the love of my fellow Al-Anon members. In our closing, we say “you will come to love us in a very special way, the same way we already love you.” It is that selfless, unconditional love that I get and I give that provides me the strength and courage to be honest and open with you all. It is that love that supports me in healing. It is that love that keeps me coming back. “So may we, with heart that sings, share the truth this season brings.” In Al-Anon, we can continue to share the truth, and to sing in our hearts all year round.

A meditation for December 25, 2012.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings Once in Royal David's City