John 6:20
But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
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"The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing other's loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas." WC Jones
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Tip: Put out a bowl of pinecones. Spray with non-stick spray, and then sprinkle with sugar. It will look like snow.
Bonus tip: Simmer a small pot of apple juice or two cups of water and a cut up apple on the stove. Add a generous sprinkle of cinnamon. Your home will smell like an apple pie baking.
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Be Born in Me
performed by Francisca Battistelli
Everything inside me cries for order
Everything inside me wants to hide
Is this shadow an angel or a warrior?
If God is pleased with me, why am I so terrified?
Someone tell me I am only dreaming
Somehow help me see with Heaven's eyes
And before my head agrees, my heart is on its knees
Holy is He. Blessed am I.
Be born in me, be born in me
Trembling heart, somehow I believe that You chose me
I'll hold you in the beginning, You will hold me in the end
Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem
Be born in me
All this time we've waited for the promise
All this time You've waited for my arms
Did You wrap yourself inside the unexpected
So we might know that Love would go that far?
Be born in me, be born in me
Trembling heart, somehow I believe that You chose me
I'll hold you in the beginning, You will hold me in the end
Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem
Be born in me
I am not brave
I'll never be
The only thing my heart can offer is a vacancy
I'm just a girl
Nothing more
But I am willing, I am Yours
Be born in me, be born in me
I'll hold you in the beginning, You will hold me in the end
Every moment in the middle, make my heart your Bethlehem
Be born in me
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Faith in Jesus Christ can help us to not be afraid. After rowing 3 – 4 miles out to sea, Jesus’s disciples were frightened when they saw someone walking towards them on the rough waters. In fact, they were terrified. Jesus spoke to them saying, “it is I, don’t be afraid.” What does this have to do with me and my walk? Well, yesterday, I had a dentists appointment. That doesn’t sound like much, does it? The truth is, I’m afraid of dentists—terribly afraid. I had to have a cavity filled. That meant I would have to open my mouth, and let the dentist put a drill in it and chisel on my tooth! Horrors!! The dentist prescribed 2 pills for me to get from the pharmacy. I took one an hour before the appointment, and took the other with me. I was going to try hard to not need it. I had it all planned out, I wouldn’t take the other pill and would be just fine. Wrong. Not only did I need the second pill, I had to have gas, too! Sometimes there are things in this life which seem insurmountable. I came home yesterday afternoon and slept until this morning. That’s why no blog yesterday. I’m still very much a work in progress, but I’m going to develop more faith. I went to the dentist’s office today, parked in the parking lot and didn’t feel sick at my stomach. that’s progress, right? And just as those disciples conquered their fear, so will I ~~ Marilee
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Untitled Lell Farley
Mary knew ere long she'd be ready.
Her back and legs were tired and weary.
The evening seemed lonely, dark and dreary.
And Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.....
In the stable by Mary were the lamb and the cow,
Her pains were steady, much harder, now.
The straw was soft and very clean,
But she barely noticed as the pains came, No relief in between.
And Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.....
The babe was soft and cuddly and warm,
How could anyone show Him harm?
With reverence she held the Child to her breast,
Enjoying the miracle, the moment of rest.
And Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.....
Through the years she watched as He grew,
Always learning from the things He knew.
What a special man He had become,
Continually helping everyone.
And Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.....
Fear filled her soul as she heard the crowd shout!
They didn't know what they were screaming about!
Why - when He'd done nothing but good ?
Must He hang on the cross as a criminal would?
And Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.....
Despair overtook her as she leaned toward John,
Her Son, Christ the Savior, was really gone.
Her grief was unbearable, her Babe, was dead.
There was little control o're the tears she now shed.
And Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.....
The sacrifices of others have not been a few,
Because someone cared about each of you.
To make them worthwhile begin today,
Live a Christ like life with no more delay.
And like Mary - Keep all these things and ponder them in your heart.…
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