It is CHRISTMAS.

So last night I asked God to make me excited for Christmas like when I was a child.

And what does he do?

Wakes me up before seven because I am excited.

I love it.

I feeel five again.

Last night right before I went to bed I did what I have done every year since I remember..

I went into the living room and just stood there.

It was dark in the room except for the Christmas tree that looked very bright.

All the presents were wrapped under the tree.

The room felt still

at peace.

I think about the anticipation for morning.

How as a young kid the hours could not go faster until it was time to start opening gifts.

Getting older is funny.

My focus is different.

Today I am excited to see family and spend time with them.

I already got my presnt A trip to Australia which is better than anything that could be put under a tree.

Of course my parents are too much and have gotten me a few things anyway.

I am so blessed.

I deserve nothing.

But they love me.

and I love them!

Thank you God for the family you have given me and the friends in my life.

Last night at the Christmas service

(at Calvary which I loved by the way)

I went with my dad and Laura.

God really spoke to me about Mary.

Mary was so pure and genuine.

I do not know if she was "perfect" or anything but I do know she was special and chosen by God.

He put a baby inside of her and she was still a virgin.

Im sorry but if someone was pregnant and told me that happened to them I dunno if  I would belive them.

People had to have judged her like crazy.

 I wonder if even her parents believed her.

I want to be like Mary.

 I want to have a pure heart that God can use for his crazy things in this life.

I want to be so sure of my relationship with the Lord that I dont worry about what other people think of me.

Especially when it is something he is calling me to do.

I long to be called in a unique way.

God is good.

He calls us.

Even when we mess up.

He never gives up on his plan for us even if we take a slight detour.
He is a forgiving God.

He loves us.

Today my prayer has been for peace and love to overwhelm everyone I know.

Kinda a big prayer.

I know God is capable.

Today is a beautiful day to celebrate the birth of the one who has saved us.

HE saved us.

Thats a pretty big deal.

I feel like I always say something regarding God on Christmas but sometimes its cuz its wat I am supposed to do.

This time is different.

I am thankful.

I have many reasons to be thankful to the Lord.

Ill never understand what sending his son felt like for him.

until maybe I have kids one day.

I do realize that its BIG though.

To send your one kid for a world of broken underserving people.

Today we need to humble ourselves realizing we are sinful and God loved us anyway. Thats what Christmas shows I think.

God loves us.

Thats what it is all about.

So be thankful and spread the love He has given you with your family and everyone in your life today.

Thats what I am feeling challenged to do.

Spread the love. :)

HAVE A GREAT DAY

and
MERRY CHRISTMAS!