Dear Ones,
May this be a special day of worship and praise for Jesus’ coming. No matter if we are with a lot of relatives or alone, we can be full of praise for the precious gift given us and an eternity with Him forever.
We will be packing up and driving to the cities for two nights and spending time catching up with many relatives. At our Christmas meal tonight each family shares what has happened over this past year in their family.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Today is the day we have been waiting for as we celebrate the birthday of our King, Lord, and Savior. I would like to share a poem I received online that expresses how Jesus’ birth arrived in such humble circumstances, and that His birth gives us hope and light that breaks through the darkness.

       Christmas Light Eternal

In the hush of winter’s night,

A star breaks through the veil of sky,

Guiding hearts with gentle light,

To where Love’s promise will not die.

No gold, no crown, no earthly throne,

Just straw and breath, a manger bare,

Yet Heaven’s gift is fully shown—

God’s own heart, laid open there.

So let the world grow still and hear,

The whisper born in Bethlehem,

That every soul, both far and near,

Is cradled in His diadem.”

 On this Christmas day, may we look beyond the glitter and gifts we will receive and celebrate the greatest gift of all: Jesus and the revelation of His love for us and His presence with us.

Challenge for today: Be present to Jesus today and honor Him with praise and worship from your heart.
Blessings to you on this Christmas Day and prayers and love, Judy