Christmas HOPE

 "Thanks be to God for His unspeakable GIFT--indescribable, inestimable incomparable inexpressible precious beyond words."

Lois Lebar, 1907-1998

 

 

 

We're well into the Christmas season with anticipation of this special time of the year. 

We all are aware that each life has fun and happy Christmases, and low keyed and sad Christmases. That's just the way life is. I've had my share of sad Christmases in my adult life. I'm sure you can say that too.

Yet, as a Christian, who has Christ in my heart, I always have His joy and that alone gets me through the Christmas season. No matter how sad I may be, His joy provides HOPE! It's always there saying, "Carol, I have overcome the world! You are mine! I will see you through all things, even this Christmas season.

God's HOPE is the one thing I try and share because I know it is true, and worthy, and real. His HOPE is given to us so we can continually move forward and anticipate life with His joy.

 

A Christmas bloom from my Camellia plant one year.

I envy, in a positive way, those who have families to spend Christmas with. Families are not perfect, but they can come together during special times to share happy seasons and make special memories.

If you don't have family to gather with, you will be amazed at the people who are alone just like you. Look for them. Plan something with them. Bake a treat to give to them. 

Do you still send Christmas cards? Write a short note in your cards instead of just writing your name. People are hungry for personal touches and a few lines shared does wonders for the receiver of your card.

Is there a family in need? It doesn't take much money to provide something for them, and what a blessing it will be for them and you! As a favorite Scripture verse shares: ". . . he [or she] who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." Proverbs 11:25 This is very true!

One of the Scripture verses I have in front of me at my computer says this: "But as for me, I will always have HOPE; I will praise you more and more." Psalm 71:14  

Christmas is a very special time in the life of a Christian as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Spread His joy and HOPE all around you. As you cheer others, your own heart will be cheered. Christmas HOPE. Jesus Christ, my Living HOPE!

"Hope, the balm and lifeblood of the soul."

John Armstrong, 1709-1779