Merry Christmas (plus a few days)!
I hope your Christmas was full of joy, laughs, ridiculous amounts of food*, movie watching and all of the joys of being around those who make you smile. *Canned cranberry sauce excluded... **thumbs down**
More than parties and presents this season, I hope this Christmas has brought you to the reason we celebrate in the first place. I hope you know the greatest gift of all. Jesus. He is the root of the holiday, the sole reason we celebrate in the first place.
Jesus, our Lord, has come!
If your Christmas was not so merry, you, my friend are not alone. I'm sorry for any circumstance that has made this season more difficult.
For me, I was anxiously wondering if this would be my last Christmas. I know too many who will have an extra chair at the table this year because the person who used to fill it is no longer here. Families that are no longer as whole as they once were. Other things could've crept in too: loss of a job, financial issues, fear of the coming days, regrets from the past...
Grief is real. I've found that I've had to refocus my heart many times through this season. It is hard during normal times, but it seems especially difficult during seasons like this. However, even though it's hard sometimes, I come back to this, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Son of man. He came from on high to be among us and because of this, He makes the way for us to be wholly with Him.
I've been reading a devotional book from one of my sweetest friends, Meredith. It's called "100 Days of Jesus" by Diann Cotton. It has helped to increase my understanding of and relationship with Jesus. With all of the emotions that come with Christmas, oh that we would see the wonder and miracle that is Jesus' birth.
Jesus:
I hope your Christmas was full of joy, laughs, ridiculous amounts of food*, movie watching and all of the joys of being around those who make you smile. *Canned cranberry sauce excluded... **thumbs down**
More than parties and presents this season, I hope this Christmas has brought you to the reason we celebrate in the first place. I hope you know the greatest gift of all. Jesus. He is the root of the holiday, the sole reason we celebrate in the first place.
Jesus, our Lord, has come!
For me, I was anxiously wondering if this would be my last Christmas. I know too many who will have an extra chair at the table this year because the person who used to fill it is no longer here. Families that are no longer as whole as they once were. Other things could've crept in too: loss of a job, financial issues, fear of the coming days, regrets from the past...
Grief is real. I've found that I've had to refocus my heart many times through this season. It is hard during normal times, but it seems especially difficult during seasons like this. However, even though it's hard sometimes, I come back to this, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Son of man. He came from on high to be among us and because of this, He makes the way for us to be wholly with Him.
I've been reading a devotional book from one of my sweetest friends, Meredith. It's called "100 Days of Jesus" by Diann Cotton. It has helped to increase my understanding of and relationship with Jesus. With all of the emotions that come with Christmas, oh that we would see the wonder and miracle that is Jesus' birth.
- Advocate
- Bread of Life
- Bridegroom
- Bright Morning Star
- Carpenter
- Chose One
- Cornerstone
- Expected One
- Great Shepherd
- Healer
- Humble
- I Am
- Living Water
- Man of Sorrows
- Ransom
- Risen One
- Savior
- Son of David
- Son of God
- Son of Man
- True Vine
- Way
- Word
Our life (if you profess, believe and follow Jesus) is a blessing. Whether in the good times or in the midst of struggle, the life we have is a blessing.
Oh Lord, Thank you for Christmas. Thank you for sending your son. Help us all continue to celebrate your precious gift! Thank you for being the light on the path. Thank you for your joy. Thank you for your hope!
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.
Matthew 2:10
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