Christmas Day

 

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The reason for the season

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While I'm busy during this season with retail therapy and all things commercial, I'm always mindful that the true spirit is found in knowing that Jesus is the reason for this celebration.

I'm done with whatever I want to do at home unless I buy something that catches my eye but that is unlikely because that money can be put to better use.  

Today I will just consolidate all the recipes and choose the easiest cookies to make.  Some friends have shared their family secrets and other generous people have put it up on Pinterest so I am really quite spoilt for choice.  

I'm feeling mightily blessed for the life I lead.  Sometimes I forget to give glory to the One above.  But right now, some nice Christian songs are playing and I am slowly getting charged up to seize the moments of happiness.

Happy Sunday everyone!   S M I L E !   Jesus loves you, too.

He will bring me through it.

I have said this to myself countless times and I have also said it to many others who needed to hear this. Whether it helped them or not, I don't really know.

However, when I say this to myself, I get a sense of comfort from the knowledge that I am not alone.  

But even if I lose sight of God's Grace for me, I'm blessed with a husband, my partner-in-Christ, who doesn't fail to remind me. 

It's always a win-win kind of situation.

Resurrection Sunday

It has been such a beautiful day.  The church service was exceptional and I am feeling especially blessed. Today's message just reinforced what I have known but sometimes forget.

Stephen and I went for a late Easter Lunch and indulged in a hearty meal and some desserts.  Now we have jointly declared that we'll only have fruits for dinner.

Thank you, Jesus.  Thank you for everything.  

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I can...

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It's already the twentieth day of January and yet so much has happened but everything has worked out wonderfully.

I used to recite this bible verse, in my head, during my working days because sometimes things were so hectic that I hardly had time to breathe.  Perhaps it sounds like an exaggeration but that's how I felt too many times.  

I thought that when I retired I would find myself bored to tears after six months.  Maybe this is because many people suggested that I would not be able to do nothing after having worked for so many years. Some even suggested that it was a dangerous thing to retire so early.  "Be careful" was what I heard.  I know they all meant well but thankfully, I didn't allow those negative vibes to get to me.

The truth, for me, is that I really can do anything as long as I keep my focus on Jesus.  I don't need to be time-conscious, health-conscious etc as long as I am Christ-conscious.  

In the nearly three years since I retired, I have done a lot, both inside and outside the home.  What matters is that, at the end of the day, I feel a sense of satisfaction with all that I have done.

I am going to face the remaining days of 2015 with this same thought that I really can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

No matter what...

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What a good reminder this is for me and for anybody else who needs it.  People love to focus on the wrong things even when there are so many right things to dwell on.

I'm going to shift my thoughts to all the good things instead of the bad.  After all, life is too short to waste on anything unproductive.

Today my prayer is that I remain steadfast and keep my eyes on Jesus.  

No matter what... God is faithful to those who believe in Him.  Amen.

Blessed Christmas

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We opened our gifts last night and the love hangs over our home until now.  

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Countdown: 3 days to Christmas

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We had our Christmas service yesterday and already the true feeling of Christmas is very much in our hearts and minds.

Stephen and I are so grateful that we worship the same God.  Many households do not share this privilege and no matter how one looks at it, it is a privilege.  

In the midst of so much happening, I am contented and feel happy right down to my bones.  There's so much to be thankful for and this year has been the best for both of us.  

Countdown: 11 days to Christmas

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It's just two Sundays before Christmas and I'm looking back over my own spiritual growth this year. The one thing that I shall remember most is making Christ the centre of my life.  

Stephen, in his own way, has found all the ways and means to deepen his faith.  There isn't a day that goes by without us talking about God.  It's the glue that holds us together.

Countdown: 13 days to Christmas

Even with all the excitement in the air, I remember the real reason for the season. Keep Jesus in your heart for a meaningful Christmas season.

Countdown: 39 days to Christmas

It is the happiest season of all but we must remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.

Countdown: 45 days to Christmas

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"J" is for Jesus, lest we forget!

Too often we let this slip from our hearts because Christmas has become a booming business.

Dear God

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I hardly ever feel down these days.  Maybe I've already used up my quota of feeling lousy.  Now isn't that a nice thought!

I did have days when I really felt so awful that I didn't know what to do or how to carry on.  Yet, as I was living those difficult days, I didn't stop hoping that one day I'd move pass it all.

And here I am!  Passed all those dark times and always feeling on top of the world.  It helps to have a mate who provides a place of peace and love.

Our new craze is cycling and it has provided us with a new avenue to channel our energies out in the open space.  It is like food for the soul and we're not even looking at the benefits yet!

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I started with 6 km.  Then improved by doing 8 km then 10 km and yesterday we managed 12 km.  Of course, Stephen is able to do 20 km or more, without me.  But he's slowing down so I can build up my stamina.  

Somewhere in the bible (1 Cor 13:4), it says, "Love is patient, love is kind".  It's true.  

Always mindful that Jesus is the centre of our lives!