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Follow the star

On this Eve of Christmas , thoughts turn to the wise men searching through the challenges of distance, obstacles, and the great unknown. Who was this Jesus that they were seeking? How would meeting him change their lives? How did they feel as they finally came to the place where he lay waiting for their arrival.
There are many things we can desire this Christmas season. Out of all the things that could be on our wish lists, what if what we desired most was Jesus? How would Jesus change, mold and impact our lives if he were at the top of our list?
May this Christmas bring you joy, peace and most of all Jesus; and the desire to seek him all year—just like the wise men on that silent, holy night when they found him too.



More than/less than…
What do you need more of in your life and in this upcoming year to draw closer to Jesus? What do you need less of to draw closer to him? Take a moment and write the things you need more of and less of in your life in the comment section. If it's helpful, take a piece of paper and write down your items so that you can remember your true prayer and wish for this Christmas and the new year to come. May your Christmas be happy and bright, just like the star that led those first believers to Jesus.

(Like this: More time in prayer/Less time on worry)

Merry Christmas to all! Thanks to Lilly Lewin for inspiring my star gazing from her book Sacred Space. Visit Lilly's blog by clicking here!

Comments

Sheri, RN said…
I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!
Mel said…
(((( Lamont ))))

Blessings to you and yours on this very wondrous Christmas.

Happy Holiday!!

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