So the idea of me writing a blog every day for 25 days straight was a lofty goal! And obviously, one that I have not accomplished. But that's ok...there is blogger grace for me, and I will gladly receive it. :) But I will say the giving has been fun! However, today, I want to veer from the "giving" stories for a moment, and share what's been on my mind lately.
Christmas is 5 days away. I've been reminded lately that this season, though full of events and gifts galore, may not always be the most joyful time of year for everyone. Sometimes it brings pain, heartache, suffering, reminders of things and people lost. Sometimes, because of life's circumstances, it may feel heavy and difficult instead of light and carefree. Reality is, we live in a broken and hurting world where these things do exist... where we experience sadness and loss...where we can feel sorrow and pain in one moment, and joy and life in another. It's confusing and messed up, just like all of us are. :) But the good news is, there is one Gift that can change it all. One Gift that gives us hope. One Gift that reminds us the pain and suffering, the sadness and hurting won't last forever. One Gift that can make life and us not so messed up after all. The Gift: JESUS. He's all we need. He's all our world needs. He is HOPE. He is JOY. God sent Him to earth because He knew we needed a Savior...we have been and will always be in desperate need of a Savior. And praise God, we have One. JESUS. We are desperate for Him and for His grace. We long for the day when He shall return...where He will wipe away every tear and heal every wound. Until that day, we will WAIT for Him and cling to the hope we have in Him. And when the realities and hardships of this life set in, I hope that I...and WE...will remember that HOPE. And remember that we can find Joy in HIM, despite the surrounding circumstances.
Last night I attended Ryan's sister's (Jami Smith) Christmas concert. It was beautiful. Ryan sang with her, which made it even more beautiful to me. :) They sang this song together that I can't get out of my head. Maybe you've heard it. It goes along with everything I've been talking about. It's called Lament by Robbie Seay. You can listen to it here.
We need Him. I pray that you know Him, and that you will experience His Hope, His Grace and His Joy this season.
1 comment:
Oh dear friend, thanks for sharing the beauty of God's life, hope and gift to the world! Thanks for the reminder of the joy and LIFE we have in him! I can't wait to see you, hear more of what's flowing from your heart and give you a GINORMOUS hug. :)
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