December 11th, 2023
by Ashley Sadden
by Ashley Sadden
Good Morning,
Hope you all slept well and are ready for a fresh new day ahead! His mercies are new this morning.
Yesterday morning Erica shared with us part 2 of our Christmas series "Anticipating Christmas" and what an encouraging message it was! She helped us to realign our hearts and caused us to point the compass of our hearts on the real hope and peace that this season is truly all about which is the birth of Jesus.
This season can be such a difficult time of year for so many people. Whether it brings back painful memories, or it causes stress because some don't have money to buy gifts for the people they love, or maybe some are alone and have no one to share this season with, it can be a difficult season for so many. But the amazing and good news is that Jesus is the reason for the season and His birth and allowing the true meaning of Christmas to reset the tone for our hearts and minds over these next few weeks can make all the difference in our lives and others.
God brings us hope, peace, joy, love, and a sense of anticipation for the celebration of Jesus's birth. Rather than looking at what's not done or what we may not have we can hold up the compass of our hearts and be guided by our True North which is Jesus and allow Him to change our hearts about this wonderful and joyous season. He is the greatest Gift we can ever receive and the best Gift Giver we ever could have.
May we serve and love from that place as the next few weeks unfold. So many don't know Him and we get to deliver the Good News this Christmas through our love and service!
God bless!
Hope you all slept well and are ready for a fresh new day ahead! His mercies are new this morning.
Yesterday morning Erica shared with us part 2 of our Christmas series "Anticipating Christmas" and what an encouraging message it was! She helped us to realign our hearts and caused us to point the compass of our hearts on the real hope and peace that this season is truly all about which is the birth of Jesus.
This season can be such a difficult time of year for so many people. Whether it brings back painful memories, or it causes stress because some don't have money to buy gifts for the people they love, or maybe some are alone and have no one to share this season with, it can be a difficult season for so many. But the amazing and good news is that Jesus is the reason for the season and His birth and allowing the true meaning of Christmas to reset the tone for our hearts and minds over these next few weeks can make all the difference in our lives and others.
God brings us hope, peace, joy, love, and a sense of anticipation for the celebration of Jesus's birth. Rather than looking at what's not done or what we may not have we can hold up the compass of our hearts and be guided by our True North which is Jesus and allow Him to change our hearts about this wonderful and joyous season. He is the greatest Gift we can ever receive and the best Gift Giver we ever could have.
May we serve and love from that place as the next few weeks unfold. So many don't know Him and we get to deliver the Good News this Christmas through our love and service!
God bless!
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Thanks For me christmas is and always been very special.Special family time.Every chrisemas evemme and my grand parents and family would go to midnight mass the have quality time meel gifts.Now it s special to receive my son and Cathy and Brandon my grandson for a meal there is so much love.Its not the gifts its the Love.But I need to include God more.They surely see my joy.On christmas day I love to go all of us for the supper we serve .This year I want to help more.One thing I must share I am trying to keep my eyes more on God.I ask Him for His help.I love you my brothers and sisters in Christ.
Forgot to say God has helped me big time with His Graces.So I am looking foward to keep my eye on Him.Keep me on prayers.
Thank you Ashley for the devo. Christmas is more family and friends now having a good meal together sharing memories. Giving and showing love to them. It's not like before expecting something in return. God , Jesus is the one who we need most. With out him Christmas is not the same. Have a great day . 🙂 â¤ï¸