I've been checking everyone's blogs out, wondering why no one has posted lately. Then I realized I hadn't either :) lol
Wednesday was a bittersweet day. God reminded me that He really is still in control. Thank you, God. It may seem we can't bear any more, but when it comes right down to it, You step in and lift us up.
Busyness has become the "reason for the season," it seems. Gotta do this, go here, get that, wrap this, stash that, bake this, clean that. My prayer for all of you is that in the midst of this, you could do a "freeze frame" of the world around you, take a deep breath,............. and another..........and spend a moment reflecting on what truly is important, and what commercialism has deemed important.
I posted on our chat group the other day some scripture from Galatians. Wow! Repeating the fruit of the Spirit out loud does amazing things. When I'm mad, driving down the road, contemplating how mad I am- When I speak these fruits out loud- the "mad" flies out the window and is replaced by sweetness of spirit.
Our CHRISTmas Fruit Basket to you ;0)
Galatians 5:22
"BUT WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTROLS OUR LIVES HE WILL PRODUCE THIS KIND OF FRUIT IN US: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control...
Those who belong to Christ have nailed their natural evil desires to his cross and crucified them there. If we are living now by the Holy Spirit's power, let us follow the Holy Spirit's leading in EVERY part of our lives......And let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't get discouraged and give up. That is why whenever we can we should always be kind to everyone, and especially to our Christian brothers."
Thanking God for the Love He showed to us that we are celebrating now, the Joy that brings to our lives, the Peace to our hearts. Praying that He will continue to grant us Patience, Kindness and Goodness in our dealings with all around us as we remain Faithful to Him, Gentle to others and in Control of ourselves at all times.
As we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birthday of the Christ child, Tim and I are also preparing our hearts for the child Christ has for us, which is why I have 2 little baby boys in my heart during this amazing Christmas season. Thank you God for giving me your son to focus on while I am waiting for the time to be complete for my son to come home.
Just in case any of us forget:
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, Dear Jesus,
Happy Birthday to you!!! And many more..............
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