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