No Tree????

It's hard to believe  we are so close to Christmas.

We've been ordering gifts online.

No holiday crowds to deal with this year! 

I ordered a new Christmas tree this year...online.

The tracking number says it should have been delivered on December 5th.....hmmmmm.

It really doesn't matter, I guess....not having a tree won't stop Christmas.

I might not be able to count on man to get the tree here....but I can always count on "the reason for the season".

My holiday does not depend on a decorated tree.

It's what I believe in...and that is the birth of Jesus Christ.

When I sit down, and think about  Jesus leaving the throne room, to live on this place called earth....it is overwhelming!

Everyday of His life, the shadow of the cross moved closer. The sounds of pounding nails must have echoed in His ears. Knowing what His purpose was, He stayed true to the Father.

Having to live day to day, with no roof over His head, no bed to sleep on, no readily available food source, with just the clothes on His back....living through the rain, and cold, and wind....from the throne, to the earth.

How could He keep going?

Because He had the hope set before Him.

The fervent expectation of seeing us face to face, free from sin and death.

Dying as the scapegoat for  MY sins!

Nothing I could ever do would earn what Jesus did for me.

Grace and mercy.

By His grace, and mercy I am healed, and delivered from sin and death.

Praise God!!!

 I don't need a tree....I need Jesus!  It's not a matter of how many lights are lit, or how many decorations I have...it's a matter of the heart, and what I believe to be the truth.  I might not have a Christmas tree this year....but I will always have Jesus!!

Enjoy every moment.

xo

I Choose Joy.

Now that I have my computer back, getting back to blogging has been a pleasure.

Now, if I could only get the print working again. This is not the font I chose, but it works!

I struggled to get into the Christmas decorating mode this year.

It's difficult to feel all cheery when the whole world seems to be a mess.

I cannot let myself get all caught up in the situation.

My focus needs to be on Jesus.

I have to consciously put everything into perspective.

When I look at life, I see it as a blip....when I think of eternity, it goes on with no end!

I cherish my family, friends, and church family.

Surrounding myself with loved ones brings me happiness.

Being in the presence of God brings joy to my soul!

I've made up my mind to trust God in this "mess", and realize that He is in control of all things!

His plan supersedes anything that might seem to be hopeless.

My hope is not in this world...it is in Christ!

I choose joy.

In doing that, I am able to "enjoy" this season.

 Jesus said He will never leave, or forsake me....all fear is gone.

I will go about the days ahead with joy in my heart, and hope in my spirit.  xo