Love Came Down

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Close your eyes and share the dream. Let everyone on earth believe. The Child was born. The star shown bright. And love came down at Christmas time.

This song by Point Of Grace is one of my all time favorite Christmas songs. It encapsulates so much. 

The Lord of love Came down as a man. 

He shared in our humanity. 

He humbled Himself. 

The One who is worshipped, became the lowest of the low. 

The one who is limitless took on limiting flesh. 

Love walked among us. 

This God is worthy of all our praise, glory, and honor. 

He is so good. 

Have a very merry Christmas in Him. 

Taking Time

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In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to get so busy that we miss the the wonder. 

But today I challenge you to take time and breath. 

Remember the wonder of Christ coming down to earth.

Dwell on the Redemption story. 

Let your eyes focus on the graciousness of God.

Be amazed at how our God chose to step into the history He orchestrates. 

Any time I dwell on these things they blow me away. Today I hope they blow you away too. 

Christ Is Here!

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This Christmas God has been reminding me of how far His incredible love will go to redeem us. 

He chose the lowest of the low. He came to poor people who were busy just trying to make it through that day. He calmed their fears. He worked even through their trembling. He empowered them to play their part. He protected them and lead them.

This gives me great comfort for today. As I face fears, temptations, and struggles I am comforted that God will be with me too. He is alive! He conquered death itself. There is nothing He can't do. 

He can come into the middle of my day filled with business and a million things that threatened to pull me away from God. Just as He did for Mary, Joseph, and so many others He calms my fears. He gives me my mission. He empowers me every step of the way. 

This Christmas I encourage you to remember that God is alive. His love is so great that it has spanned before time began, went to a bloody cross, rose again, and today lives inside of all who believe in His name. This is a precious and costly gift. Let us always give thanks to the Giver. 

I'm Grateful For Christmas Lights

This Christmas has been a wonderful time for reflection and enjoying the good gifts that God has given. 

It's so easy for me to get focused on what I wish I had. Especially at this time of year when there's so many reminders of my single status. I can't tell you how many times I've done things and wished I had a guy to share it with. Or how many times I've seen a happy couple hand in hand strolling along and my heart aches. 

Last night I went to see some Christmas lights with my family. Usually this is the time I start wishing, but last night I didn't. I was grateful. Grateful for a Lover who always walks besides me. Grateful for the eternal hope and light He offers. Grateful for the family that I have to walk with. Grateful that I get to have this time with them. Grateful for fun Christmas light displays. Grateful for God's care.

I praise God that I came home with a light heart. I came home happy in Him. I praise God for the work He is doing in me.

I pray that this Christmas you can reflect on the many good and gracious gifts you have been given. I guarantee you it's a longer list than what you lack. 

He Came

This year I've been coming back to a simple truth. God gave the gift of Himself in the form of a baby. 
The God of the universe came into the world He created. He came to save us. He came to redeem us. He came to love us. He died in our place and rose again. 
That is our God. He is beyond our understanding and yet He choose to reveal Himself to us. 
I praise His name. For His is good and His love endures forever. May all praise be to His name. 
As we have been loved, let us love.