Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Merry Christmas! On
this third day of Christmas, I hope the wonderment of the miracle birth is
moving your heart in new ways! Bask in
the miracle, bask in His Light!
We saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son,
full of grace and truth! John 1:14
As I continue to ponder the birth of the Christ Child, I am
struck not just by the amazing gift of our Savior, but also by the “child as
gift”. Could perhaps the Heavenly Father also be showing us what the greatest
gift He gives is: Pure, sweet, adoring
babies, which so beautifully reflect His love; a gift He hopes we’ll accept?
Living in a culture that embraces either waiting for children until
one is ready, or even having them
outside of marriage, let’s ponder what the lives of Mary and Joseph teach us
about marriage and family.
It’s not about our will, but the surrender of it.
It’s not about self-love, but self-emptying love.
It’s not about one’s pride, but one’s humility,
It’s not about the beautiful house, but the loving home we
create.
It’s not about the appearance of everything in our life
being in order, but the heart being ordered to love.
It’s not about having all the answers, but believing God does,
and will thus guide us.
It’s not about just loving our Savior, but opening our
hearts to accept His love as well.
It’s about trusting in the goodness and faithfulness of God.
Lord, help us to surrender
our will to you. May each one of us, and
all of our families be open to believing in you, adoring you, trusting in you,
and loving you. In humble prayer, we ask
pardon for those who don’t yet believe in you, adore you, trust in you, or love
you. Please bless and protect all of our
families and shower us with your amazing grace. With complete trust in your
mercy and love, we pray. Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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