The baby Jesus that we celebrate at Christmas grows up and does amazing things. He is the reason that I have love and forgiveness and hope in my life. Watch this video by Natalie Grant, and be joyful, because you have hope also. He loves you.
Slainte, Lisa
Every evening before bed, my hubby and I walk around the house unplugging all the Christmas lights, and then each morning, we make the same circuitous route plugging them back in. It would be rather ridiculous, if they weren’t so beautiful. One minute, the tree is dark and drab, and with one quick electrical moment, Presto! Beauty and sparkling lights everywhere. The same old, same old house turns into a beautiful winter wonderland. 🙂
Some mornings, I forget to plug in the Light. You know, the Light that turns me from drab Lisa into Presto! Lisa. And my power source is always available, and never has outages unless I don’t plug in. Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) Light extravaganza. 🙂 Slainte, Lisa
Until yesterday, it has been pretty cold around here, requiring winter coats and heavy sweaters. But then, out of the clear blue sky, came a 70 degree day, with sun no less! And we’re going to have another of the same today. 🙂 When one of these days come upon you in the midst of coldness, it makes you immediately want to roll down your windows in the car, turn circles in the grass with your arms outstretched, and move all activities outside, pronto! A gift from heaven above; God saying in a very small but wonderful way, “I love you; enjoy the day.” Better than any wrapped gift I can think of.
So excuse me, I’m going to stop blogging now, and get ready to enjoy the day. (although I’m teaching piano today…can I roll my big piano outside? 🙂 ) Slainte, Lisa
Here’s a lovely rendition of “Count Your Blessings” by Amy Grant & CeCe Winans. This song helps me see those “heaven gifts” a little clearer.
“Let my soul take refuge…
Beneath the shadow of Your wings;
Let my heart, this sea of restless waves,
Find peace in You, O God.”
-St. Augustine
His prayer is my prayer for the day. Be blessed and be God’s. Slainte, Lisa
*Images provided via Google*
Oh boy…it hit me this morning. The overwhelmingly exciting feeling I get every year at some point that Christmas is coming. 🙂 The little kid, look at the pretty lights, wow-do you see that beautiful tree kind of feeling. The looking out the window, wondering if it will snow a little bit for a white Christmas feeling. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and we will be spending it eating way too much food and laughing and enjoying family. And then…we will be decorating soon, and turning our old house into a wonderland of fairy lights and green and red and gold. And although I know Christmas would still be Christmas without all the decorations, it still makes me happy to see the wonder in my children’s eyes as they look at the lights, and when we set up the manger scene and save baby Jesus to put into the manger last. Christmas…Jesus’ birthday…time to remember and treasure and cherish. Enjoy every moment and have fun making memories. Slainte, Lisa
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