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| There are so many things to get done during the Christmas season! The decorating, the shopping, cooking, wrapping gifts, and addressing and sending cards. It can all be sort of overwhelming. And it is easy to become apathetic and disillusioned. |
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| We sang our Christmas program tonight. It was filled with encouraging messages of hope, peace, and joy. It warmed my soul as I sang the lyrics to the beautiful music. One song spoke to me: "Lord Jesus, come and shine in our darkness; come and speak to our longing; come and sing to our silence..... Let Christmas begin." I believe if I can hold onto the real meaning of this season... preparing for Christ's return to our hearts and our lives, then the discouragement and despair will disappear. My "to do " list will seem joyful, and making preparations for my family and friends will bring a sense of gratitude. I am grateful for our Savior and a season each year when we celebrate His birth, and remember why He came. Let Christmas begin...in each of you. And God bless us all! sheltongail@hotmail.com |
