is it really over??

"...the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."   Romans 6:23   

Well, we made it through another CHRISTmas.  The wrapping, the unwrapping, the eating, the cooking, the eating, the visiting, the guests, the eating, the decorating, the undecorating, the eating, the cleaning, the eating.  CHRISTmas is officially over, and now it's time for business as usual.  Or, is it?

As we leave the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, let's do just that.  Let's shake off the weary human-generated hustle and bustle, but not the true spirit of CHRISTmas...  God's gift of eternal life to all who come to Him. 

I hope your CHRISTmas was full of His wonder, joy and love.  If not, don't fret. There is reason to celebrate CHRISTmas everyday in our heart and lives.

So, as you toss your decorations up in the attic until next year, be sure Jesus is not packed up too.  Leave Him out and up front in your life for all to witness His goodness, as He uses us to grow His Kingdom.  His Presence is our daily present -- and one designed for sharing in a hurting and lonely world. 

Here's to wishing you a merry CHRISTmas-filled day and year!

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,

veneal