Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Christmas made real...
Christmas is when we think about God's love being shown in action by the sending of Jesus to this earth. In the same way, the reality of God is often seen in the people around me.
So... here are a few of the things that happened this Christmas that made me see Jesus in action.
Hearing my grandkids lead the prayers at all of our meals together. Generational faith.
Holding Andrew (age 5) during church and singing "bless the Lord O my soul" with him. Trying not to cry with joy.
Praying for our daughter Julie's health every day. All day. Then hearing Grandpa remind me that everything will be all right. And remembering that it will. More about that in later posts.
Calling to check on Granny and Grandpa and hearing that they had just been visited by one of the couples at church. Unsung heroes showing Jesus.
Watching Avery pull her first tooth out. Knowing she is growing up. Happy with the kind of girl she is becoming.
Hearing the grands talk about their school friends and realizing that many of their best friends are in Christian families. We are family together.
Having a Christian friend call in a Rx. for Granny on Christmas day. She didn't have to do that. But she did. Love.
Praying with one of our neighbors who lost her Mom and sister-in-law recently. Inviting them to church or to have more conversation about Jesus.
Hearing Marsha talk about giving one of my books to our bakery lady and inviting her to come to church with us. Making friends. Sharing Jesus.
Realizing that there will not be many more Christmases with all four of our parents alive. Knowing that it is OK Heaven waits for all of us.
Taking cookie plates and cards to all of our neighbors. Getting presents and cards from many of them.
Remembering that when God's love came to earth it was not a plan or a program. It was a person.
Eating and eating,... well, and eating some more. All with much love and laughter. Thanking God.
Watching Marsha prepare all that food. And knowing it is done with love. Jesus in action.
Thank you God for letting me see you thru Jesus. And thank you for letting me see Jesus thru so many of his people.
Blessed.
