Christmas

There comes a point every year that I am spiritually ready for Christmas.  We all talk about the hustle and bustle, the shopping, and our obligations to just be ready for this wonderful Holiday.

I woke up early and read the Christmas story this morning.  First in Luke 2, then in Matthew 1 & 2.

At 6:45 on December 23, I am officially ready for Christmas.

I enjoy this time of year and I always anticipate the joy that this time of year brings my children and our families, but I always want to be in the right spirit. 

The events of the next 3 days bless me.

Church on Sunday morning

Sunday afternoon with my girls

Church on Sunday evening

1/2 day work on Monday

Christmas with my family on Christmas Eve

Come and go communion at 2BC

Christmas Eve service at First United Methodist Church (9:00pm)

Christmas Morning with my girls

Christmas afternoon with the Clardy’s

December 26th….”A Day Off!!!!”

I am now spiritually ready for these events.  It may sound busy, but each stop and activity brings a new and fresh sense of Christmas.

Jesus was born in a manger.  Many miracles and prophecies unfolded.  The census, a manger, Bethlehem, Egypt, and Nazareth. 

Father God,

Thank you for this beautiful season.  Thank you for all the symbols that we use to recognize and worship you.

The cross, the lights, the nativity scene, the Christmas tree, family, presents,  hymns and worship at Church.

Thank you for Jesus, His birth, His life, His death and His RESURRECTION!!

Thank you for blessing my family and may we be a blessing to others this season.  Thank you for the presence of your Holy Spirit to lead and guide our thoughts and actions.

Forgive me and have mercy upon me, a sinner.  Search me and know my heart. 

Thank you again for the “O Holy Night”   Thank you for silence.

Thank you for CHRISTMAS!!!