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Do not be afraid. I bring you good tidings of great joy that will be for all
the people.
Luke
2:10 (NIV)
The term Advent comes from the Latin. It means “He comes
to.” We take it to mean that Jesus comes into our world. As we prepare for His
arrival in our world, we celebrate His birth each year.
We welcome Him into our hearts and share His love with those
around us, our families, our church families, our friends, those who assist us
in the market place.
Our heavenly Father sent Jesus into our world because of His
love for us, His children. He sent His son into a world fraught with hardship,
heartache, and danger. He sent Jesus into our world to show us how to live for
His Father. We are not to fear the things of this world.
Are there ways we can show our love to those around us? During
the last shutdown of our church, our pastor’s wife started a ‘’shepherding
group,” certain ones signed up to act as
shepherds to those who either can’t get out or haven’t gotten out to church due
to fear that it is not safe for them to be out.
One lady I call lives in another town. She is divorced (has
been for a long time.) Her sons are grown and live in other parts of the state.
As we were ending our conversation earlier this week, she told me she loved me.
I was touched.
Before snow set in, I hoped to have our Christmas
decorations out of our yard barn. It did not happen, the snow won. Hubby is not
feeling well either, so we will wait until he starts to feel better.
OH, I am sorry you weren't able to get your decorations out of the barn before the snow hit. But they can wait. Your health and safety is more important than decorations. Hopefully your snow won't last too long and there will be a little break in the weather when your hubby is feeling better. Praying he feels better soon...and you as well! I love the shepherding idea, and that makes me think I need to make some phone calls too. Thank you for that reminder.
ReplyDeletePam: I have decided that those decorations can and will wait. I took the time to address some Christmas cards today. I also ordered some Christmas cards and Sympathy cards online this evening. Taking things slowly. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
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