Blessings to you and your families as the world takes time to celebrate the birth of God's Son, Jesus Christ, our savior and bridge to heaven.
Another trip into the grand state of Illinois to visit the family I love dearly. I cry out for reminders of what this season is about as I am alone in the fight for Christ in my family. I pray for reminders of the miracle this SEASON brings to our lives, the joy, the hope, and the peace that comes from the love of Christ.
I pray for the battlefield that will surround our family as we let materialistic thoughts consume our minds. I pray that I can be a servant to the purpose of this season. I pray that the miracle of Christ will shine through me in ways I can't even imagine.
I can't wait to hear those angels and the mountains replying, I can't wait to witness the strength of their joyous song in heaven.
Another trip into the grand state of Illinois to visit the family I love dearly. I cry out for reminders of what this season is about as I am alone in the fight for Christ in my family. I pray for reminders of the miracle this SEASON brings to our lives, the joy, the hope, and the peace that comes from the love of Christ.
I pray for the battlefield that will surround our family as we let materialistic thoughts consume our minds. I pray that I can be a servant to the purpose of this season. I pray that the miracle of Christ will shine through me in ways I can't even imagine.
I can't wait to hear those angels and the mountains replying, I can't wait to witness the strength of their joyous song in heaven.
...and the mountains in reply,echoing their joyous strains...
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as
the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them
all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
[Colossians 3:12-15]
“ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world
gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
[John 14:27]
“Where is his peace to be found? The answer is surprising but it is clear.
In weakness. Few people are telling us this truth, but there is peace to be
found in our own weakness, in those places of our hearts where we feel most
broken, most insecure, most in agony, most afraid. Why there? Because in manipulating our weakness our familiar ways of controlling and manipulating our world are being stripped away and we are forced to let go from doing much, thinking much, and relying on our self-sufficiency. Right there where we are most vulnerable, the peace that is not of this world is mysteriously hidden.”
[Henri Nouwen]
Praise God for the conclusion to a study on Advent, a beautiful season of the year.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with
compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as
the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them
all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
[Colossians 3:12-15]
“ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world
gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
[John 14:27]
“Where is his peace to be found? The answer is surprising but it is clear.
In weakness. Few people are telling us this truth, but there is peace to be
found in our own weakness, in those places of our hearts where we feel most
broken, most insecure, most in agony, most afraid. Why there? Because in manipulating our weakness our familiar ways of controlling and manipulating our world are being stripped away and we are forced to let go from doing much, thinking much, and relying on our self-sufficiency. Right there where we are most vulnerable, the peace that is not of this world is mysteriously hidden.”
[Henri Nouwen]
Praise God for the conclusion to a study on Advent, a beautiful season of the year.
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