Oh~ where does the time go? Are you all decorated for Christmas? I am trying but I seem to be turning in circles. We are back in Missouri. Hannah is unpacked and Jacob has landed in Afghanistan. Grammy has dried her tears but I am missing my Washington grandbaby so very much. Back to a new normal~ or at least doing my best to get there.
This time of year gets so busy. I don't know how but Christmas has caught me by surprise. I just hate it when that happens. How about you? Do you have it all together?
If I am not careful all the planning, work, decorating and everything else that goes along with "being merry" has a tendency to rob me of my joy. It really is not so important if it all gets done but it is very important not to leave Christ out of it all.
Just reminding myself and you too if you are listening.
Never doubt in the morning what God has promised you in the night. Don't let anything or anyone take away your joy ~ it is yours to have and hold.
"Isn't life glorious!
Isn't it grand!
Here-take it-hold it tightly in your hand;
Squeeze every drop of it into your soul.
Drink of the joy of it, sun-sweet and whole!
Laugh with the love of it, burst into song!
Scatter its richness as you stride along!
Isn't life splendid-and isn't it great.
We can always start living-it's never too late!"
-Helen Louise Marshall
John 16:22
(KJV)
And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again,
and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
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