ready to celebrate?

 Jesus said...

"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Seeing me in my CHRISTmas shirt, Katie asked, "You ready to start celebrating CHRISTmas?"

"Start?? Why i never stopped." And it's true.

The manger scene at my front door and baby Jesus in the den are never removed.  I use to chunk them in the attic after December, but not anymore.  I need their presence and reminder year round of God's unending love for me.  Because of the loss of precious loved ones, some family moving further away, job shake ups and health issues, i find the visual reminders of our hope as believers a needed touch of comfort and peace. 

No matter the circumstances of today or the season, by refocusing on the immense love and promises of God, i am strengthen. CHRISTmas can be and is a daily celebration for the hope we possess as believers. Because of Jesus we have the promise of eternal life.  That alone is reason enough to celebrate.

Are you celebrating yet?

we are loved and chosen by God,
may we live, love and do like we believe it,
veneal