It’s Christmas time & I LOVE that I can say that! I love anticipating activities & events, and that is what the Christmas season is all about.

As Pope Francis tweeted earlier today, on this first day of Advent, “the word Advent means coming. The Lord is coming. This is the root of our hope: the certainty that God’s consolation comes to us amidst the troubles of the world. Not a consolation of words, but of His presence among us.”

What a promise! As we anticipate God’s coming in the birth of Jesus this season, I have decided to write about the ultimate gifts we receive from His presence in our lives…

PEACE – HOPE – LOVE – JOY

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 – NLT

Peace

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, 
whose mind is stayed on Thee:
When the shadows come and darkness falls, 
He giveth inward peace;
Oh, He is the only perfect resting place.
He giveth perfect peace;
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, 
whose mind is stayed on Thee.

– Written by Samuel Sebastian Wesley

As we begin this Advent season, lean in, keep your mind on Jesus and allow His perfect peace to invade your days.

Merry Christmas, peace be with you.