Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. // Away in a Manger, Unknown Author Every single time I hear or sing this beautiful chorus,…
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Whispers of Jesus
As we enter into the eve of Christmas, my prayer is that you are leaning in to the whispers of Jesus in each moment. Take in every aspect of these precious days, never forgetting to turn your ear to His tender, hope filled words. It’s obvious, of course, that he didn’t go to all this…
Emmanuel in the waiting
Matthew 1:21-23 TPT,She (Mary) will give birth to a son and you are to name him ‘Savior,’ for he is destined to give his life to save his people from their sins. This happened to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through his prophet: “Listen! A virgin will be pregnant, she will give birth to…
Musically Christmas // O Come O Come Emmanuel
Song lyrics to focus our hearts on Christmas this Christmas week. “O come, O Branch of Jesse’s stem,Unto your own and rescue them!From depths of hell your people save,And give them victory o’er the grave. Rejoice! Rejoice!Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.” – O Come O Come Emmanuel John Mason Neale (translation)
Emmanuel, God With Us
Uncertainty is reality in this life. This year has proven we never truly know what’s coming. In some instances, anticipation of the unknown is exhilarating. Other times, fear invades and clouds our ability to accept what may come. One of the integral aspects of celebrating Christmas is that it brings Christ to the forefront. It…
No good very bad days
I have not started my work year off well! Honestly, Friday was baaaaad – mostly my attitude. Total grump for multiple “No good, very bad day” reasons! So I made every effort over the weekend to exercise, be in nature, sleep well, rest, hang with family and get into the Word. It truly was a…
True at the same time
Words that hit close to my heart from Sarah Bessey – https://sarahbessey.com “This has been a very hard year. I will tell the truth about that. I will also tell the truth that we made it. We survived. We held on to each other and kept going. This was the year I learned all over…
Peace still to come
Emmanuel God with us You are never alone and always cared for and loved God is for us You have an Advocate, Someone who will go to battle for you bringing peace God is in us You are indwelled with the Holy Spirit, giving strength and counsel for your journey Fear not, oh, Israel for…
There is one
The one who calls you by name is trustworthy and will thoroughly complete his work in you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:24 TPT The difficult news first… My love is conditional. Your faithfulness is limited. Your loved one’s care is finite. Harsh to say… but it is the truth. There is no getting around the fact…
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