Edwin and Alex have been busy at school preparing for Christmas. Edwin's first grade class worked on a service project with the 8th graders. They collected baby items for the less fortunate. Alex's class collected mittens, hats and scarves. It's a great way to remember the corporal works of mercy, especially in all the commercialization of the Christmas holiday. It helps them to appreciate how blessed we truly are.
They also ask me, " Mama , what would you like for Christmas?"
I answer, "Edwin, I'd like for you to drink your milk everyday without complaining. Alex, I'd like you to keep your bedroom clean." They ask, "Is that all you really want?" I answer them, " Yes, really, that's all I want."
There's one thing I desire that only God can give to me. It's peace of mind. For years, I have had this hope that I truly wish would come true. In the scheme of life, it seems so trivial compared to others' problems, but for some reason, it haunts my thoughts constantly. It seems to be more trouble than it's worth. My heart grows weary of the hurt and pain. At this point, I have to surrender and let it go. Peace will come once I realize that God is the key to all happiness.
This Advent, I hope to heal my heart by focusing on the many blessings that the Lord has given me. He has truly spared me of many sorrows. I just have to keep that in mind and heart constantly.
Some prayers will go unanswered, but this will transform me into the person that God is shaping me to become.
This is the best Christmas gift I can give myself.
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Remember the real reason that Christmas is celebrated...the birthday of Jesus Christ. I pray that he continues to bless you and your children, and that you can finally acheive peace of mind. It will happen on God's timetable, not ours.
ReplyDeleteThis Advent,I have been trying not to get so stressed out by the things I cannot change especially with christmas drawing near and we celebrate with our families and extended families. I have a never ending question I agonize over and over and pray to god for some clarity. Although some answers will go unanswered too. I have found that when I put them in gods hands I feel a sense of calm. I surrender to god and he will help me keep a sense of calm. This advent I will thank god for all the blessing I do have in my life my children, husband,and family and my health. I have come to learn over the years that christmas is about celebrating jesus and all he has done for us. Counting our blessings and our children and families we are blessed to still have present this christmas too.
ReplyDeletethis advent I am trying to focus on the true meaning of christmas the birth of jesus as we celebrate with our families. I am trying not to stress to much this christmas. I am placing it in gods hands and this give me a sense of calmness. I am blessed with my children and husband and family.
ReplyDeleteI will count my blessings of family, health and cherish this christmas with the memebers of our families that are still with us. I know some answers never get answered and I hope that god will keep guiding me to the right path of peace and calmness.
Hi Marilou, i love what you just said. God is the key to all happiness. that is very true. God is faithful,God is good and his love endures forevcr. And he answered all our prayers, only in his own time. I would like to share to you my favorite song, the title is Times of Refreshing.
ReplyDeleteTimes of refreshing, here in Your presence, No greater blessing than being with You.
My soul is restored, my mind is renewed
Theres no greater joy Lord than being with You.
I hope you like it. and always remember you are blessed and God Loves you.