Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!  The waiting of advent is over.  I’ll readily admit that I am still working on my daily advent lessons.  Doing one a day was difficult, but I’m not giving up.  Sure, it is taking me a little longer than it should, but to be honest, I kind of figured this might happen.  Although I wasn’t always able to sit down daily and do the study, I was able to keep my focus on Jesus this holiday season.  Oh, I still enjoyed other holiday things like shopping, baking, and spending time with loved ones.  However, I kept Jesus with me through it all.  With my eyes focused on Him, I was able to walk in His peace and purpose.  My love for him is strong!  

I am an imperfect person.  If you know me at all, you know that.  I don’t hide who I am and pretend to be something I am not.  Honestly, I don’t do that because I couldn’t.  It would just be too much work to try to pretend to be someone else.  Thankfully, no matter how imperfect I am at times, I am loved by the perfect one.  You are too!  

Jesus came to this Earth as a baby to save all of us.  He didn’t come just for the sinless or perfect.  Why?  Because nobody is sinless and perfect.  Nobody!  He sent His son to save us all knowing every single sin that would ever be committed.  There is nothing you can do that will surprise God.  Knowing this and how much He loves me makes me want to follow Him more.  I hope it does the same for you!        

My hope is that everyone will be able to have a blessed Christmas day with family and friends.  If you are missing a loved one, know that they are always with you.  Until we see them again, they are in our hearts, in our memories, and guiding our lives with the wisdom they imparted on us while they were here.  I like to think that God allows their spirit to visit us too.  I pray that we will all be able to feel our loved one’s presence as we carry on cherished traditions and remember special moments shared with them.  Enjoy your Christmas!