Monday, December 8, 2014

check your list twice


"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news of
great JOY that will be for all the people.  Today in the town of David a
Savior has been born to you, (your name) ; He is Christ the Lord.'" Luke 2:10‑11

Reasons for no joy:

sickness
no sleep
lost treasures
too much food
accidents
achy body
separation from loved ones
dirty house
bad test results
long shopping lists
failed plans
computer woes
bad hair day
work, work, work
sore feet
family demands
just plain tired


 
Reason for JOY:

...the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news of
great JOY that will be for all the people.  Today in the town of David a
Savior has been born to you, (your name); He is Christ the Lord."

The short list overpowers and overcomes the long list.  

Thank You, God. The joy of Jesus' birth is the shining hope of our life. May the long list not distract us from what really matters during this glorious CHRISTmas season.

friend, we are loved and chosen by God,
veneal

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