“Only those who give away their lives for my sake
and for the sake of the Good News
will ever know what it means to really live.”
~Mark 8:35 TLB~
Lottie Moon Stories to Share with Your Children or Grandchildren
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Heart to Heart with Holley: God’s Heart for You This Christmas
In the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the season I keep forgetting.
I keep forgetting that it’s not about being busy but being blessed.
I keep forgetting that it’s not about pleasing but being loved.
I keep forgetting that it’s not about who I am but whose I am that matters most.
Then God taps me on the heart and seems to whisper, “You don’t have to try so hard. Rest. Remember. Enjoy what you’ve already given and received.”
I slow, smile. Yes, that’s right. This is what Christmas is all about.
Jesus.
And the beautiful love that compelled Him to come all the way here for me, for you.
It’s about the little things too.
And what’s smaller than a baby in a manger?
One gift I can offer back this season is simply to remember what’s already true.
I am loved.
In Him, I am enough.
Because of His grace, I am blessed beyond measure.
This is God’s heart for us this Christmas season–and always.
Don’t forget the meeting at the cabin at 6:30 tonight. Join us for food, fellowship, prayer, and a devotional.
Have a terrific Thursday! Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season!
Anna Lee
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