Christmas

My family has always enjoyed the Christmas season, baking goodies, family time, presents, etc. My father would, as we became older, had us read scripture and pray before diving into the presents. Having a daughter has allowed me the opportunity to continue with the heart of a child at Christmas. While I have played up the "fun" of what can be had at this time of year, I've tried to instill within my daughter the heart of Jesus Christ. Not just during this time of year should she only see or hear about our Blessed Redeemer and Savior. Yes, we have all heard it and probably said it,'Jesus Christ is the reason for the season'. While this is very true, my paradigm has changed to Jesus Christ is the reason period! For all occasions/life, this should be my thought process. It is a lifestyle we should aspire to live daily-the example of Jesus Christ. Our lives really should not change during a particular day, week or month-ever how one would define the Christmas Season. I believe Christians can enjoy Christmas and should celebrate our Lord's birth, life, death and resurrection. The challenge, at least for me, is to keep the commercialization into perspective and live obediently and enjoy the reason daily.
C-Christ, the reason, period!
H-Holy
R-Risen Lord
I-Immanuel, God with us
S-Savior
T-The King of Kings
M-Messiah
A-Almighty God
S-Sacrificial Lamb.....................Merry Christmas, Blessings in your pursuit.......TO

Patience

What a challenging little word for most of us. I saw a simple, yet profound definition of patience today-the ability to endure graciously! The Bible is filled with passages regarding being patient, trusting in our Lord, yet it is a daily struggle. Is it solely due to the instant gratification society we have succumb to, or too much of self interference. Read Eph 4:1-3, Col 1:11, 1 Cor 13:4-7, Rom 15:5, or Proverbs 25:15. God is so amazing in His love and patience with us. Why cannot I, be more trusting and patient in Him as I deal with the daily issues that cross my path. One goal in the Christian walk is to love as God loves-that requires patience. Patience is a fruit of the Spirit, if the Spirit dwells in us as a gift from our God, where then is my patience-something perhaps we all can improve upon. Blessings in you pursuit…….TO