I Corinthians 12:24-27

But God has put the body together.... that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

As Christmas draws near.....

As we celebrate the season of Advent, I find myself enjoying focusing on the longing and expectation of the coming King. 

Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born,    to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
    and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
    there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
    to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
    from this time forth and forevermore.

Though I may suffer and experience pain here on this earth, I have a Heavenly Father that promises me everlasting joy, hope and peace in the midst of all that I may face.  I will focus on celebrating that joy this season. 

Having been some time since I have written, I wanted to stop in and say hello.  I have decided to take a break from the blog during the season of Christmas and New Year as I focus on enjoying my family as much as possible while continuing to seek and pray for what God has in store for me. 

Amanda gave us many instructions that last day of what she wanted us to do as we celebrated Christmas each year.  This year, we will do it with joy, laughter and tears as we gratefully remember our sweet blessing we had for almost 11 years.

May you and your family not take each other for granted this season.  May you cherish your time together.  May you be intentional on not allowing the busyness of the season overshadow what is most important, the true meaning of Christmas.

Luke 2:8-14
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”