Be Watchful

Been reading the Gospel of Mark, and just finished reading Jesus' explanation of the coming of the Messiah, which ends with Jesus telling the apostles, "Be watchful!"  This is so appropriate this week, as we wait for the birth of Jesus.  It struck me that I am not watchful, not mindful of the coming of Christ.  I think that along with faith, it requires a retraining of my mind, practice, in opening my heart and mind to the presence of Jesus in this world, and I believe that prayer is what will help me to become more mindful.