"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you:
He is Christ The Lord."
Luke 2:11
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| Sometimes you just need to talk a walk, listen to carols and build a cross to be reminded and thankful for a God who rebuilds |
Last night night I tossed and turned like a little kid again
I looked at my alarm: 2:00am, 4:00am, then finally went off at 8:00am
It wasn't because the presents or the famous monkey bread my mom makes
(ok, maybe a little)
Christmas is a time to gather with family, share memories, and yes open gifts
It didn't snow, but the second best weather is cold and crisp
But my excitement was different this year because this year was different
Not because my older brother was home for the first time in 15 years
Or that my sister now has TWO adorable nephews
Or I live in Arizona now
It was more than the physical presence of family that made Christmas different
Today we celebrate the most important part of God's ultimate Love Story to save the world!
I dont know about you, but to me thats worth being excited about!
"He comes vulnerable because He knows the only way to intimacy with you is through vulnerability with you. You cant get to intimacy except through the door of vulnerability. So God throws open the door of this world- and enters as a baby. As the most vulnerable imaginable. Because He wants the unimaginable intimacy with you."
- Ann Voskamp
It is almost midnight on Christmas day
The presents have all been opened, the candles have blown out
The last of the dessert is put away and the last Hallmark movie has been watched
I sit here with a nostalgic heart as I think about the past month leading up to Christmas and the excitement that builds during this magical, holiday season
I am listening to the last of the Christmas carols on the radio
It just seems like only yesterday I started listening to Christmas music
(Some people say October might be too early, but I say a month is to short)
But those nostalgic feelings and memories turn to feelings of Hope and Joy
I realized this past year I don't actually have to wait until Christmas to receive the gift of Christmas
We celebrate the birth of Jesus today but the gift that He brings is received all year
This past year I have opened myself up to letting Jesus take over
He has taken me on an adventure that excites me more everyday
The gift of Christmas
The past year Jesus has romanced my soul into an intimacy I have never known
The Gift of Christmas
The past year Jesus has placed dreams and passions that have set my heart on fire
The Gift of Christmas
The past year Jesus has given me endless amounts of Grace from my mistakes
The Gift of Christmas
The past year Jesus has shown Mercy in situations I labeled impossible
The Gift of Christmas
The past year Jesus has given me friends and family that have blessed me more than I deserve
The Gift of Christmas
Jesus has given me Salvation
The Gift of Christmas
Jesus is...
The gift of salvation
The gift of Grace
The gift of Love
The gift of Blessings
The Gift of Peace
We can receive them every single day of the year
As you take down your last bit of christmas decorations
As you begin to reschedule your work and school schedule
As you begin to write your resolutions and To Do lists..
Remember...
Peace is not ultimately a place
Peace is the ultimate Person
Jesus
The gift of Christmas
The gift of Jesus
The gift of Jesus
You don't have to wait until next christmas to receive
Receive it today and everyday
The magic of Christmas truly lives in our hearts
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah 9:6
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Salvation is the best gift. Merry Christmas.
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